Bubur Sumsum (Sweet Indonesian Coconut Porridge)
Bubur Sumsum is a vegan Indonesian Coconut Porridge that marries the creaminess of coconut milk with dark mineral-rich palm sugar syrup. You can add sweet potato dumplings known as biji salak to make it gorgeous, healthier, and yes, MORE FUN!
Servings: 3
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $5.50
Ingredients
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk (400 ml.) canned
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 pandan leaves knotted
- ⅓ cup glutinous rice flour
Palm sugar syrup:
- ½ cup palm sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 12-16 biji salak optional
- Extra coconut milk optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut milk, vanilla extract, palm sugar, salt and pandan leaves. Cook for 4 minutes until just simmering, then remove the pandan leaves.
- Whisk the rice flour into the cooking coconut milk. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened and bubbling.
- In a separate small saucepan over high heat, whisk together the palm sugar and water. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves, creating a dark palm sugar syrup.
- Portion the rice porridge into 4 separate bowls, optionally placing 3-4 biji salak in each, and drizzle with the palm sugar syrup, and optionally an extra drizzle of coconut milk.
Notes
Silky Rice Flour Blend:
When crafting the rice flour porridge, prioritize achieving a silky, lump-free texture. To prevent clumps, gradually add the rice flour to the simmering coconut milk while continually whisking, guaranteeing a smooth porridge.
Careful Heat Management:
Vigorous boiling may lead to undesirable curdling or separation of the coconut milk. Opt for a slow and steady heat approach to preserve the creamy texture and prevent any unsightly oiliness from fat separation.
Dumpling Timing:
If you add biji salak, warm them gently first if you have made them in advance with a quick blanch in boiling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 4mg