Black Rice Pudding

This very simple recipe for Black Rice Pudding may very well make you finally put away your rice cooker and start using your Instant Pot! It's wonderfully sweet and super simple to make.

What Makes This Black Rice Pudding Recipe So Good

If you've never had Black Rice Pudding before, I wouldn't be too terribly surprised. However, I must advise you to make it. Like right now. Because it's that good.

This Black Rice Pudding recipe is like nothing you've probably ever had before. It has a sweet and nutty taste that's simply heavenly. It's a deliciously hearty dish that's perfect for a dessert or even as a breakfast dish. As a matter of fact, it's actually served as a breakfast dish in many Asian countries.

Is Black Rice Healthier?

Black rice has more fiber than brown rice. Much like brown rice, black rice has a mild, nutty taste. Black rice has a deep black/purple color and usually turns quite dark purple when cooked. This color comes from something called anthocyanin which is the same thing that makes eggplants purple. It has more antioxidants and more fiber than either white or brown rice, so it can be a healthful choice.

Choosing a good quality black rice is critical. For these experiments, I used this black rice and I found it to work really well.

How To Make Black Rice Pudding

1. Place all ingredients for the rice in the inner liner of your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
2. Cook on High Pressure for 22 minutes and allow it to release pressure naturally for 15 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure.
3. Open the lid and stir the rice vigorously to break up the rice grains and allow it to leach the starch.
4. Slowly start adding the additional coconut milk while still mixing vigorously. As you do this, the rice is giving up its starchy goodness into the coconut milk and making a beautifully yummy concoction.
5. You may not need all the coconut milk, but let it sit for 5-10 minutes before you decide that, as the rice continues to soak up the coconut milk. This is a good time to taste and see if it's sweet enough for you. You might have to eat a lot of it to decide that.
6. Once the coconut milk is absorbed you're ready to eat!

Are You Sure Your Rice And Water Measurements Are Right?

This recipe for Black Rice Pudding may surprise you with the proportions of rice and water that I'm recommending, but I assure the measurements are correct. Just #trustUrvashi on this one.

If you'd like to better understand how this all works, check out the video below that walks you through different types of rice, what makes them different, and how best to cook each one in the pressure cooker.

Is Black Rice The Same As Black Glutinous Rice?

Though I use black glutinous rice for this Black Rice Pudding recipe, there are actually multiple varieties of black rice, some of which aren't glutinous rice. Always make sure you're using the right rice for the job to ensure your dishes don't vary from the recipes you're following.

Do You Need To Soak Black Rice?

There's a lot of debate about whether or not you need to soak black rice before cooking it. Some say that it makes the rice cook faster and gives it a better texture, whereas others say that it has no bearing on either texture or cook time.

The good news is that there is no need to soak the rice for this Black Rice Pudding. That's just one of the many advantages of cooking rice in the Instant Pot: no presoak necessary!

Want more information on how to make perfect rice in the Instant Pot? Check out my complete guide on Perfect Pressure Cooker Rice!

Tips And Tricks For Making Black Rice Pudding

• Make sure you are using good quality black rice! Your rice pudding is only as good as the rice you use, so make sure you get some good rice.
• Rinse and drain the rice as well as you can. Rinsing the rice removes the surface starch from the rice, which will keep it from clumping together and turning into a gooey mess.
• Make sure you measure the water and rice carefully! Too much water and it will be mush, too much rice and it will be crunchy.
• Allow the rice to NPR (natural pressure release) for 15 minutes. This is important to allow it to cook
• Feel free to drizzle some warm coconut milk over the finished Black Rice Pudding for some added coconut goodness.
• You can also add some fruit to the pudding to mix it up a little.

Why Pressure Cooker Black Rice?

I didn't just choose to cook this recipe in my Instant Pot because I like Instant Pot recipes. Here are just a few reasons why cooking Black Rice Pudding in a pressure cooker makes the most sense:

• It gelatinizes the starch for a softer mouthfeel
• May make nutrients more bioavailable
• There is less water loss due to evaporation
• It reduces cooking time and preserves the aroma
• There's no need to pre-soak the rice
• There's no babysitting required
• You can put away your rice cooker for daily use

And if that doesn't convince you to put that rice cooker away, I don't know what will. The Instant Pot just makes rice recipes so simple and hands-off that I couldn't imagine cooking it any other way.

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So whether you're looking for a breakfast that's a break from the norm or just a delicious vegan dessert option, you're sure to love this Black Rice Pudding recipe! Make sure to share this homemade Thai food recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!

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