good flavor but lots of work for no good reason. I make a very similar Indian rice pudding that just calls for boiling the rice in the coconut milk and milk. I've made it with arborio rice instead of jasmine and had no problems. rice did not clump and no butter was needed. I don't think the butter does anything for this and all the effort doesn't make it taste any better.
This recipe is excellent. I followed the instructions completely with the exception of replacing the mango topping with toasted coconut.
My only issue, however, is that I felt there wasn't enough flavour. The coconut milk and vanilla extract gave it a lovely undertone but it was very mild. Next time I make it, I will be using coconut extract instead of vanilla extract, and doubling the amount to give it a stronger coconut flavour. Also, I think it would be a good idea to add a splash of rum or kahlua, and perhaps some raisins to make it a tad more authentic.
This is an awesome recipe and it is such a great option for entertaining. My daughter hated rice pudding until I made this now she tells everyone about it. I made this and added a few twists of my own but anyone that wants to impress please make this.
I made this the lazy way just added the rice to the boiling milks then let cook approx. 20 min then followed the recipe there on out. Very good! This is a tasty and rich dessert. I had half of a can of coconut milk left and this was the perfect way to use it up. Will make again!
This was WAAAAAY too sweet for my tastes. Also my rice didn't cook all the way through so I had crunchy bits in my finished product. I DID like the the coconut milk and vanilla in this recipe though so I tried making it again starting with 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice (rather than 3/4 raw) and half the called for sugar and it was AMAZING. Perfect sweetness and consistency.
This is a great dish! I was hosting an asian-inspired dinner and decided to give this a try as the dessert.. I followed the recipe to a T except for the use of mango and 5 spice powder to garnish. Instead of these I opted for toasted coconut and it was great. My guests who seemed a little weary of the dessert when I told them what we were having said that they loved it once the had a bite! The recipe as is makes 4 small servings.
I would like to add to my other remarks if allowed. Some reviewers remarked on the length of time etc. I don't understand. It is as though one is making a Bechamel. Exactly the same process. But one is not dealing with a roux. The result is SO delicious.
Best rice pudding I've ever had. I served it with a generous spoonful of balsamic strawberries and my husband gobbled it up. I plan to make it again and again and even though it is stovetop recipe I found it easy to putter around the kitchen while it was cooking. Also I served it in those Asian style square dishes and it was as beautiful as it was tasty.
I tried this recipe for today's breakfast. Hubby and I love it lots!! Only we agreed to make this as special treats once a while because its richness - don't want to get heart-attack:p For daily we'll use basic recipe of rice pudding; milk rice salt sugar cinnamon and vanilla. I made some modification; using pineapple instead of mango since this season mango is still so expensive here! Other than that I use the rice called 'nasi uduk' from last night's dinner instead of cooking from zero again. The rice I used was cooked with coconut oil already plus some herbs (cloves bay leaves and salt) - it's Indonesian style so I didn't use extra coconut milk anymore.. It turned out well and soooo yummy! Still have a bowl in the fridge for tomorrow's snack or movie time..:D
