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Bee Koh Moy/Bubur Pulut Hitam (Black Sticky Rice Dessert)

August 21st, 2009Dessert, Recipes34 Comments
print Bee Koh Moy/Bubur Pulut Hitam (Black Sticky Rice Dessert)

200g  black sticky (glutinous) rice
Sugar to taste
5 cups water
2 pandan leaves, knotted
1 cup coconut milk plus 1/2 teaspoon salt (mix well)

Method:

  1. Rinse the black sticky rice with water thoroughly until the water turns clear. Please take note that the color will remain “black” or “purple” in color but it should look clear.
  2. Add water and pandan leaves in a pot and bring it to boil. Add the black sticky rice into the pot and boil it on medium to low heat for 45-60 minutes or until the rice becomes soft and breaks up. Cover the pot with its lid.
  3. Keep checking the water level, if it’s become too dry, add more water.
  4. Add sugar to taste.
  5. Serve the bee koh moy in small bowls topped with a spoonful of coconut milk. If you like it creamier, add more coconut milk.

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  1. FN says:

    Speaking of Nyonya kuih, have you ever been to Baba Charlies in Melacca? I just came back from a visit and really enjoyed it.

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  2. This is one of my favourite desserts! I’d always order this at Nyonya restaurants.

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  3. hcpen says:

    oh..i absolutely LOVE bee koh moy…i made it before using palm sugar instead of normal sugar..

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  4. kl_changs says:

    My favourite, Bee!! :P

    I use a slightly different method. Soak overnight and it will become easier to cook. To make it ultra-smooth, chuck it into a pressure cooker.

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    • Nyonya Food says:

      I know about the soaking overnight tip, but am always too lazy to wait. I am very spontaneous when it comes to cooking, when I wanted to eat something, I can’t wait. LOL. But yes, soaking overnight definitely helps to break down the grains.

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  5. sibiera says:

    anyone knows where to take Nyonya cooking class in Penang? i love to Nyonya kuihs any Nyonya’s recipes.

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  6. babe_kl says:

    Bee, thanks for participating. Now I know why you hardly make anything sweet cos you got sugar overload when you were young :D

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  7. Clark says:

    I Love Nyonya Foods…

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  8. daphne says:

    This is hubby’s fav dessert- Nothing beats a warm bowl with a healthy dash of coconut milk.

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  9. Oh, this is my hubby’s favourite dessert! But I seldom make sweet dessert as I have problem clearing my “failures”. Hehehe!

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  10. Alan says:

    Hah. I was explaining this dish to my girlfriend today, while eating some Roti Chanai and Nasi Lemak. My mom use to make this for me as a kid (they called it bubur cungy–or something).

    Ah to be young and living in Malaysia.

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  11. Yudith says:

    I found your website through Petite Nyonya’s website! I haven’t had this in a very long, probably over 15 yrs. But will keep this in mind when I travel home to Indonesia this Christmas ;-) Thanks for a wonderful website with great recipes!

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  12. orbiter says:

    I love pulut hitam ice-cream. :)

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  14. ttml says:

    I love and miss eating bee ko moy since residing in South Korea.

    Can i replace the coconut milk with milk as can’t find any fresh coconut milk?

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    • Nyonya Food says:

      I am sorry but I think milk will not make the taste the same. It has to be coconut milk I am afraid. I am sure you can get coconut milk in a can in Korea.

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  15. khaiming says:

    I miss bee koh moy! I regretted not eating the whiole pot when I was back in Ipoh! Do I have to add pandan leaves? I can’t find pandan leaves in NZ!!!

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    • Nyonya Food says:

      Well, if you can’t find pandan leaves, it’s OK. Your bee koh moy will not be that aromatic, but still good. :)

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    • Yvonne says:

      Hey there,

      Which part of NZ are you in? If you are in Christchurch, go to the Chinese shops in Church Corner area. Check the frozen section. They usually stock it.. its not as fresh (obviously) but it is better than nothing..

      Also, some chinese shops sell the pandan essence.. like the bottles of vanilla essence that you find in supermarkets!

      Hope that helps :)

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  17. amy says:

    can try putting in vanila ice cream instead of coconut milk. nice…

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  19. nikki says:

    Hi, Great site. Can one find black glutinous rice in Northern California?

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  20. Marge says:

    Hi

    Just found your website and it is 0430hrs in the morning, my only dillema is where to find pulut hitam … sigh …this would be a perfect dish to cook for Valentine’s day dessert and introduce some Canadians to Nyonya dessert … sigh

    Will have to go hunting in Surrey now … wish me luck

    cheers
    Marge

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  21. Jessica says:

    Can’t wait to try your recipe! How many serves does it make?

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