Bubur ketan hitam

Bubur ketan hitam is a traditional sweet porridge originating from Indonesia. It’s usually made with a combination of coconut milk, palm or cane sugar, and black glutinous rice. Despite the name, once cooked, the rice turns dark purple, not black.

The dish can be enriched with pandan leaves and salt for extra aroma. In most parts of the country, bubur ketan hitam is served with mung beans and bread on the side, and the dish is then called bubur kacang hijau. In restaurants, this dessert might come served with cinnamon or fried banana slices on top.