Mak Juk Tong Sui / Bubur Gandum (Old School Creamy Pearl Barley Dessert)
Mak Juk Tong Sui / Bubur Gandum (Old School Creamy Pearl Barley Dessert)
Ingredients
- 200 grams pearl barley, washed
- 2.5 liters water
- 2 pandan leaves, knotted
- 80-100 grams pure gula Melaka, chopped
- 150-170 grams light brown sugar or white sugar, adjust to taste
- 200 ml natural coconut milk
- 1-1 1/4 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the washed pearl barley, water, and knotted pandan leaves in a pressure cooker. Cook for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Allow the pressure to release naturally from the cooker before opening the lid. Once opened, stir in the chopped gula Melaka and sugar over medium-low heat until both are fully dissolved and the dessert becomes thick and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the coconut milk and salt to the mixture. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to over-boil after adding the coconut milk.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Serve the Mak Juk warm and enjoy. If the dessert thickens upon cooling, add a little hot water to reach your desired consistency and gently reheat.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mak Juk Tong Sui / Bubur Gandum (Old School Creamy Pearl Barley Dessert)
- 200 grams pearl barley, washed
- 2.5 liters water
- 2 pandan leaves, knotted
- 80-100 grams pure gula Melaka, chopped
- 150-170 grams light brown sugar or white sugar, adjust to taste
- 200 ml natural coconut milk
- 1-1 1/4 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the washed pearl barley, water, and knotted pandan leaves in a pressure cooker. Cook for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Allow the pressure to release naturally from the cooker before opening the lid. Once opened, stir in the chopped gula Melaka and sugar over medium-low heat until both are fully dissolved and the dessert becomes thick and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the coconut milk and salt to the mixture. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to over-boil after adding the coconut milk.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Serve the Mak Juk warm and enjoy. If the dessert thickens upon cooling, add a little hot water to reach your desired consistency and gently reheat.
⏱️ 2 min