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Sweet Rice Porridge

A rich Russian style breakfast porridge made by simmering short grain rice in milk and topping it with melted butter.

30 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup short-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup rinsed short-grain white rice and 1/2 tsp salt, turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.

  3. 3

    Pour in 2 cups whole milk and stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar.

  4. 4

    Cook uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is soft and porridge thickens.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What should Sweet Rice Porridge look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until rice is soft and porridge thickens.

Can I make Sweet Rice Porridge dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sweet Rice Porridge is 2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sweet Rice Porridge vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups whole milk and 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Sweet Rice Porridge?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 7 g protein, 49 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 330 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Sweet Rice Porridge?

Refrigerate what is left of Sweet Rice Porridge within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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