Russian Cuisine
Rice porridge with pumpkin
Tender and flavorful rice porridge with pumpkin is the epitome of home comfort and one of the most popular options for a warming breakfast. In this dish, round rice groats are boiled to a pleasant creamy texture, absorbing the sweetness and bright color of ripe pumpkin. Pumpkin pieces in the process of stewing become soft and partially dissolve in the porridge, coloring it in a delicious amber hue. A subtle chord of natural vanilla turns an ordinary cereal into a delicate treat, which is enjoyed by both adults and children.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 30 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Russian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 110 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Rinse the rice groats thoroughly in cold water several times…
Rinse the rice groats thoroughly in cold water several times until the drained liquid is completely clear to remove excess starch so that the porridge does not stick together. Peel the fresh pumpkin from its tough rind and inner fibers with seeds, then cut the flesh into equal small cubes with a side of about one centimeter to soften them evenly.
- 02
Place the diced pumpkin in a heavy-walled saucepan, fill with…
Place the diced pumpkin in a heavy-walled saucepan, fill with the specified amount of clean water and bring to an active boil over high heat. Then reduce the flame to medium-low and cook the pumpkin for ten minutes until the pieces are pliable and soft when pierced with the tip of a knife.
- 03
Pour the washed rice into the softened pumpkin, stir gently w…
Pour the washed rice into the softened pumpkin, stir gently with a spoon and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed almost all the free water. Carefully monitor the process so that the bottom layer of rice does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
- 04
Pour the warm milk into a saucepan, add the plain and vanilla…
Pour the warm milk into a saucepan, add the plain and vanilla sugar and salt, stirring the mixture thoroughly until homogeneous. Bring the contents to a low boil, reduce the heat to a minimum and stew under ajar lid for about fifteen minutes, until the porridge acquires a pleasant creamy texture, and part of the pumpkin is completely dissolved.
- 05
Add a piece of butter to the hot porridge, stir vigorously, c…
Add a piece of butter to the hot porridge, stir vigorously, cover tightly with a lid and wrap the pan in a towel for ten minutes. This final step will allow the porridge to fully develop its delicate vanilla flavor and reach the perfect velvety consistency.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Adjust spices and salt to taste. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. The dish can be adapted to home preferences.
How to serve
Serve immediately after cooking. Additionally, sour cream, sauce, or fresh vegetables can be served.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a frying pan or in the microwave.
Note
Difficulty of the dish: easy.
