Coconut rice pudding is delicious on its own but you can upgrade your dessert with pineapple or mango chunks, strawberry ...

Remove the rice pudding from the heat and stir in the butter ... and can be finished off with some diced mango or pineapple and some flaked coconut to really lean into the theme.

4. Return mixture to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring often, until rice has absorbed much of the milk base and pudding has thickened. Cook for about 10-15 minutes. In a hot pan, add the butter.

Yunnan province in southwest China borders on southeast Asia, and I discovered to my joy how similar some of the dishes were to Thai cuisine. This dish combines fruit with a savoury mixture.