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Rice Cooker BLack Glutinous Rice Dessert
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Rice Cooker Black Glutinous Rice Tapioca

Soft chewy black glutinous rice tapioca made easy with a rice cooker!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Cost $4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Black glutinous rice
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca pearls
  • 1/2 can (about 1 cup) Coconut milk
  • 2-3 medium sized Rock sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 5-6 cups water (adjust to preferred thickness)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak the rice:
    Rinse the black glutinous rice under cold water until water runs clear. Soak in enough water to cover the rice in a bowl. Set aside for 4 hours - overnight.
  • First cycle: Cooking the rice
    Drain the rice and add it to your rice cooker. Add water to reach the corresponding line in your rice cooker. Cook on the regular cooking setting until soft and tender.
  • Second cycle: Finishing:
    Once the rice is tender, usually 30 to 60 minutes depending on your rice cooker, add the tapioca pearls, coconut milk, sugar, 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Stir gently, then switch the rice cooker to the quickest cook setting. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, turning it off early if your quick cook cycle runs longer. Cooking the tapioca for too long can cause the pearls to break down and make the dessert overly thick.
  • Adjusting thickness:
    If the finished product is too thick, slowly add an additional 1/2-1 cup of hot water and mix well. 
  • Serve warm:
    Spoon into bowls and enjoy as is, or chill slightly if you prefer!