Bubur sumsum (Indonesian rice porridge with palm sugar syrup)
A smooth, silky white rice pudding in coconut milk with a dark palm sugar sauce poured over the top.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the rice flour with 100 ml of the water to a smooth slurry, with no lumps.
- 2
Heat the coconut milk, remaining 200 ml water, salt and pandan leaf in a pan over a medium heat until just steaming.
- 3
Whisk in the rice flour slurry. Turn the heat to low and stir constantly for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens into a smooth, glossy porridge that coats the spoon.
9 min - 4
Spoon into small bowls and cool for 10 minutes. It will set a little.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat the palm sugar and 150 ml water in a small pan for 6 minutes until syrupy. Strain if there are bits.
6 min - 6
Pour the warm syrup over the porridge and serve warm or chilled.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
