Description
Rice porridge is a warm, comforting dish that envelops you in nostalgia and flavor. This creamy porridge, infused with ginger and sesame oil, is perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving a taste of home. Simple to make, it transforms any meal into a cherished moment with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 6 cups water or broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for drizzling)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional toppings: soft-boiled eggs or pickled vegetables
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice with water or broth and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
- Stir in the grated ginger and soy sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onions or your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg