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Pumpkin Rice Porridge

A smooth, mildly sweet porridge made from cooked kabocha squash and sweet rice flour. It offers a comforting texture that works well for breakfast or a light meal.

40 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs kabocha squash, peeled, cubed
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sweet rice flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 lbs peeled, cubed kabocha squash and 2.5 cups water in a pot, cover, and boil for 15 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Transfer cooked squash mixture to a blender and process until smooth.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1/2 cup sweet rice flour and 1/2 cup cold water together in a small bowl until smooth.

  4. 4

    Return squash purée to pot, stir in rice flour slurry, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp fine salt before serving warm.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pumpkin Rice Porridge?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Combine 2 lbs peeled, cubed kabocha squash and 2.5 cups water in a pot, cover, and boil for 15 minutes until tender."

Why mix the cornstarch with water first in Pumpkin Rice Porridge?

Step 4 reads: "Return squash purée to pot, stir in rice flour slurry, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened." Dry starch clumps the moment it meets hot liquid. The slurry in step 4 disperses it first, and it only thickens once the sauce comes back to a simmer.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Rice Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 3 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pumpkin Rice Porridge?

Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

Can I halve or double Pumpkin Rice Porridge?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the kabocha drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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