Pine Nut Rice Porridge

Pine Nut Rice Porridge

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Total time
35 min
Level
Medium
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
6

About this dish

Pine nuts ground smooth with water turn plain rice porridge rich and silky.

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That pine nut liquid goes in after the rice has simmered on its own for about 10 minutes, and salt is the only seasoning. A few strips of jujube on top add a little sweetness and color.

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Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Soak 0.75 cup rice for 30 minutes and drain it in a sieve for 5 minutes.

    Blot 60 g pine nuts lightly, then pit and thinly slice 2 jujubes.

  2. 2

    Blend the pine nuts with 200 ml water for at least 40 seconds.

    If visible pieces remain, scrape down the sides and blend again.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a heavy pot over low heat and stir the soaked rice for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining 550 ml water and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often along the bottom of the pot.

  5. 5

    Pour in the pine nut liquid and stir immediately.

    Once it begins to bubble, cook over low heat for 6 minutes, stirring along the bottom of the pot.

  6. 6

    Mix in 0.7 tsp salt, turn off the heat, divide the porridge between two bowls, and top with the sliced jujube.

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Tips

Cook the rice with 550 ml water for 10 minutes before adding the pine nut liquid for the final 6 minutes.
Blend 60 g pine nuts with 200 ml water for at least 40 seconds, scraping down the blender and repeating if pieces remain.
Edited by Charim Team