1️⃣🥭Mango Sticky Rice
Ingredients:
For the sticky rice:
1 cup glutinous (sweet) rice
1 ¼ cup coconut milk
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
For the coconut sauce:
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Toppings:
2 ripe mangoes, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Soak and cook the sticky rice:
Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Steam the rice for 25–30 minutes until tender. (You can also use a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth.) - Make the coconut rice mixture:
In a saucepan, heat 1 ¼ cup coconut milk with sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. Don’t boil. Pour this over the cooked hot rice. Mix gently, cover, and let sit for 20–30 minutes to absorb. - Make the coconut sauce:
In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup coconut milk with sugar and salt. Add cornstarch slurry if using. Simmer until slightly thickened. - Assemble:
Serve a scoop of sticky rice with mango slices. Drizzle with coconut sauce and top with sesame seeds and fresh mint if desired. Enjoy!
2️⃣🍚 Creamy Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice (short- or medium-grain)
2½ cups whole milk (use 2 cups for thicker pudding)
¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra creaminess)
¼ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Combine
In a saucepan over medium heat, add cooked rice, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir well. - Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy. - Finish
Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. - Serve
Spoon into bowls. Serve warm or chilled.
Optional Toppings
- Cinnamon or nutmeg dust
- Fresh fruit (berries, banana, mango)
- Caramel or honey drizzle
- Toasted nuts
- Raisins or dried fruit
3️⃣🍎 Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice (short- or medium-grain)
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
¼ cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
1 apple, peeled, diced small (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the apples
In a saucepan over medium heat, add diced apples, butter, and 1–2 tbsp water. Cook 4–5 minutes until slightly soft. - Build the pudding
Add cooked rice, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well. - Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy. - Finish
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. - Serve
Spoon into bowls. Serve warm or chilled.
Optional Toppings
- Caramel drizzle
- Toasted pecans or walnuts
- Extra cinnamon
- Thin apple slices
- Whipped cream
4️⃣🍫 Chocolate Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice (short- or medium-grain)
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or ¼ cup chocolate chips)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Heat the base
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth. - Add rice
Stir in cooked rice and bring to a gentle simmer. - Simmer & thicken
Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy. - Add chocolate
Stir in chopped chocolate and butter (if using) until fully melted and smooth. - Finish
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. - Serve
Spoon into bowls. Serve warm or chilled.
Topping Ideas
- Strawberries or raspberries
- Chocolate shavings or chips
- Whipped cream
- Crushed cookies
- Cinnamon or cocoa dust
5️⃣🍌 Banana Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice (short- or medium-grain works best)
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 ripe banana, sliced (for topping)
¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Heat the base
In a saucepan over medium heat, add cooked rice, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. - Simmer
Cook gently for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy. - Add banana
Stir in the mashed banana and butter (if using). Cook 2–3 minutes more until smooth and fragrant. - Finish
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. - Serve
Spoon into bowls and top with sliced bananas. Serve warm or chilled.
Optional Toppings
- Caramel drizzle
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Chocolate shavings or chips
- Toasted coconut
- Extra cinnamon dust
6️⃣🥥 Coconut Rice Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup cooked white rice (short- or medium-grain)
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
½ cup water or milk (add more for thinner pudding)
¼ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine
In a saucepan over medium heat, add cooked rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Simmer
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
3. Finish
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Serve
Spoon into bowls. Serve warm or chilled.
Optional Toppings
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Fresh mango, pineapple, or banana
• Lime zest
• Chopped nuts
• Honey or condensed milk drizzle
