Thai Black Rice Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place rice in a bowl and rinse with water by stirring in a counter clockwise motion.
2. 2
   Do this repeatedly until the water is clear and clean, indicating the rice is clean.
3. 3
   Pick out any odd grains.
4. 4
   In a medium saucepan, stir rice, salt, sugar and water and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Stir well and reduce heat to low.
6. 6
   Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours until all of the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
7. 7
   Stir in the coconut milk and serve immediately as a hot dish.
8. 8
   Or chill and serve cold.