Full recipe: https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/wheat-porridge-dessert~SygNuvivG5WmWheat pearls or also known as wheat berries with coconut milk served warm or cold is such a delightful dessert. Usually sold at Chinese eateries selling desserts, it is also known as ‘bubur gandum’ in Malay and also available at Mamak restaurants in Malaysia and Singapore.If you are looking for sweet wheat pearl recipes, try out 'bubur gandum'. Bubur gandum is the Malay term for wheat porridge. It is a dessert well known in Singapore and Malaysia. Within the Chinese community, this delicious dessert is known as ‘mak chuk’. Just like many Southeast Asian desserts, this wheat porridge is vegan-friendly. You'd love it if you love coconut milk.What are wheat pearls or wheat berries?Wheat pearls or wheat berries are produced from whole wheat kernels. You can find them at the Asian grocers or speciality health stores. Look for wheat pearls which are peeled and polished. While learning about wheat pearls, I found they are often used in European meals especially in savoury dishes. How interesting!Adding a pinch of saltWhen using coconut milk in a dish, be it sweet or savoury, adding a pinch of salt will help to enhance the taste.Thicker consistency of wheat porridgeYou may have noticed that I made the porridge slightly diluted compared to the norm. You can thicken the dessert with some corn starch or boil it until the water is very much reduced. However, please note that the dessert thickens when it cools down.I enjoy the chewy texture of the wheat pearls along with the sweetness of the coconut milk. Wheat pearls do a great job in soaking up the coconut milk, thus making them a delight to savour. What I really love is the aroma of the screwpine leaves or 'pandan' leaves which lingers lightly in the dessert. I personally enjoy this dessert cold but if you are experiencing a chilly or cold weather, a bowl of warm wheat porridge dessert would surely brings comfort and a smile to your face.Foodies need your help! Contribute to the subtitles here: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_video?v=Ddkn7dAwr_E&ref=shareRELATED RECIPE IDEAS:German Coconut Macaroons with Almond Butter:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/german-coconut-macaroons-with-almond-butterAsian Fruit Crêpes:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/asian-crepesSteamed Chinese Buns:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/steamed-chinese-bunsMatcha Tiramisu Cake:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/matcha-tiramisuRose Flavoured Sago Cake:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/kuih-sago-roseCurry Puff:https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/curry-puffNew Asian recipe ideas are published regularly. Click SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned.SOCIAL NETWORKS:Nyonya Cooking: http://nyonya.tv/nyonyacookingFacebook: http://nyonya.tv/facebookInstagram: http://nyonya.tv/instagramTwitter: http://nyonya.tv/twitterPinterest: http://nyonya.tv/pinterestThe idea behind Nyonya Cooking:Nyonya: Female descendants of a Chinese ethnic group who relocated to the Malay archipelago in the 15th century.Like a true Nyonya, Grace cooks real Asian food with fresh ingredients. #nyonyacooking
