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Pulut Hitam

Name: Pulut Hitam
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 1 cup black glutinous rice; 4 cups water; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup palm sugar; 2 leaves pandan leaves; a pinch salt

Pulut Hitam is a traditional sweet black glutinous rice porridge commonly enjoyed as a dessert or snack in Singapore. Known for its creamy texture and rich, subtly sweet flavor, it holds cultural significance as a comforting, home-cooked dish often served during festive occasions.

6 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Malay70%

Indigenous30%

Ingredients

black glutinous rice
1 cup
water
4 cups
coconut milk
1 cup
palm sugar
1/2 cup
pandan leaves
2 leaves
salt
a pinch

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Pulut Hitam originates from Southeast Asia, with roots in Malay and Peranakan culinary traditions, reflecting the region's use of black glutinous rice combined with coconut milk.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Malay70%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

soaking boiling simmering stirring

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