Pumpkin porridge in the microwave
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pumpkin rice porridge can be considered an ideal balanced breakfast or dinner, providing the body with vitamins and satisfying hunger. We cook pumpkin porridge with rice, first boiling the rice in water, then adding milk and chopped pumpkin. The pumpkin can be grated or cut into small pieces. The bright pumpkin flesh makes the dish very vibrant and appetizing. The porridge according to this recipe has a perfect consistency and a delicate, mildly sweet creamy flavor. The finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice several times under running water, then transfer it to a large deep container. The container should be suitable for use in a microwave oven.
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Step 3
Pour water over the rice and add a little salt. It's better to use boiling water, as the rice will cook faster in the microwave.
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Step 4
Place the container with its contents in the microwave oven and set the maximum power (approximately 800 W). Do not cover the container with a lid.
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Step 5
Cook the rice for 15 minutes, during which it will fully absorb the liquid and swell nicely. Remove from the oven.
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Step 6
At the same time, prepare the pumpkin. Peel off the skin and remove the seeds inside. Grate the flesh on a coarse grater, add to the rice, and mix well.
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Step 7
Pour the rice and pumpkin with milk. The milk must be warm.
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Step 8
Place the container back in the microwave and cook for 15 minutes.
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Step 9
After some time, add granulated sugar and a little butter to the porridge, then place it in the microwave for another 2 minutes. Leave the porridge in the microwave oven for a while without opening the door, allowing the dish to finish cooking.
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Step 10
Place the cooked porridge into individual serving plates, add more butter, and serve.
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Step 11
Can be served.