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Pandan coconut rice pudding

Name: Pandan coconut rice pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 100 g jasmine rice; 400 ml water; 300 ml coconut milk; 50 g sugar; 2 pandan leaves, tied; 0.125 tsp salt

Pandan coconut rice pudding in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Rinse rice and combine with water and pandan in a saucepan.
Simmer gently for 15 minutes until water is mostly absorbed.
Add coconut milk, sugar and salt; cook on low for 15–20 minutes, stirring, until rice is tender and creamy.
Remove pandan leaves and serve warm; cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Inspired by Thai coconut sweets rather than a named traditional dish.

Allergen notes

Coconut. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 288 kcal
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbs: 34.6 g
Fat: 15.9 g
Fibre: 0.3 g
Total sugar: 12.5 g
Sodium: 85 mg

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