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Bubur sumsum is an Indonesian dessert consisting of a warm, creamy porridge made from white rice flour and coconut milk. The mild porridge is traditionally served with a drizzle of kinca, a liquid syrup made from melted palm sugar or coconut sugar. This sweet dish is widely enjoyed in Java and is often prepared for festive occasions, Ramadan, and traditional ceremonies.
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Bubur Sumsum ranks #8 of 102 in the Porridge ranking, behind Polenta Taragna, ahead of Kasha.
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What is Bubur Sumsum made of?
Bubur sumsum is a traditional Indonesian dessert consisting of a warm, creamy porridge made from white rice flour and coconut milk. The mixture is boiled down until it achieves a soft, smooth texture.
What kind of sweetener is used in Bubur Sumsum?
The mild porridge is traditionally served with a drizzle of kinca. This is a rich, liquid syrup made from melted palm sugar or coconut sugar.
When do people eat Bubur Sumsum?
This sweet dish is widely enjoyed across the Indonesian archipelago, most commonly served warm as a comforting breakfast or dessert. It is particularly popular during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to break the fast.
Why is it called 'sumsum'?
In the Indonesian language, the word "sumsum" translates directly to "bone marrow." The dish earned this name because of its soft, slippery, and gelatinous texture, which visually and texturally resembles bone marrow.
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