Pulut Hijau

Pulut Hijau, or green glutinous rice, is a traditional Malaysian and Indonesian dessert made from glutinous rice that’s been naturally dyed green using pandan leaves. Here’s a simple way it’s typically prepared:

Ingredients:

1. Glutinous Rice - soaked for a few hours, often overnight

1. Pandan Juice - from blending pandan leaves with water and straining

1. Coconut Milk - for richness and flavor

1. Salt - to balance the sweetness

1. Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar) - often used for a sweet drizzle

1. Soak and Prepare the Rice: Soak glutinous rice overnight and mix it with pandan juice until it turns green.

1. Steam: Steam the rice until fully cooked.

1. Mix with Coconut Milk: After steaming, mix the rice with salted coconut milk for creaminess.

1. Serve with Gula Melaka: Drizzle melted palm sugar over the top for a sweet finish.

This dessert has a fragrant, earthy flavor from pandan, a creamy texture from coconut milk, and a lovely sweetness from the palm sugar, making it a favorite Southeast Asian treat.