Rice porridge with baked milk and dried apricots
Origin of the recipe
The combination of rice, baked milk, and dried apricots is a natural result of using readily available and nutritious ingredients. In Russian cuisine, rice porridge is often prepared with various sweet ingredients, such as dried fruit, honey, or sugar. Dried apricots add not only sweetness but also beneficial vitamins and minerals.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Rice
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Baked milk
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Sugar
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Dried apricots
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Butter
Kitchen utensils
- Spoon
- Pot
- Whisk
- Lid
- Towel
Rice is a grain that often replaces bread in the East and is a staple food for locals. Although white, polished rice doesn't contain many nutrients, it's incredibly filling and detoxifies the body. It's also delicious, especially rice porridge with baked milk, which has a pleasant caramel flavor. And dried apricots add beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Rinse the rice thoroughly and drain the water.
Step 2:
Add sugar, pour in baked milk, stir with a whisk and bring to a boil.
Step 3:
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
Step 4:
Stir, remove from heat and wrap in a towel for 15 minutes.
Step 5:
Add butter, dried apricots and mix.
Cooking tips
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
You can buy baked milk at the store or make it yourself in a slow cooker on the "Stewing" or "Milk Porridge" settings for 4 hours. To prevent the milk from boiling over, place a steaming bowl on top of the slow cooker.
