Traditional Pumpkin Porridge
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pumpkin porridge is a healthy breakfast, which I recommend everyone try at least when fresh pumpkin is available in stores. Pumpkin flesh contains vitamins and minerals, helps remove toxins from the body, prevents premature aging, and positively affects the digestive and circulatory systems. Therefore, dietitians and I highly recommend including it in your diet. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and clean out the inner stringy membrane. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes.
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Step 3
Rinse the rice thoroughly (until the water runs clear).
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Step 4
Place the pumpkin cubes into a saucepan and pour in the milk. The milk should completely cover the pumpkin.
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Step 5
Add the washed rice to the same pot.
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Step 6
Place the pot over heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for another 30-40 minutes. During cooking, don't forget to stir the porridge occasionally.
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Step 7
At the very end of cooking, add sugar and salt to the porridge to taste. Mix well. Then add a little butter to the porridge and mash the contents of the pot thoroughly with a fork or something else until the porridge reaches its characteristic consistency.
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Step 8
That's it, now you know how to prepare traditional pumpkin porridge.