Rice Porridgeramadan Porridgerice Kanjee Recipes

RICE PORRIDGE/RAMADAN PORRIDGE/RICE KANJEE

Steps:

• 1.Wash and soak the rice, fenugreek and broken chickpea (if you are using) in cold water for at least 5-6 hours.
• 2.Drain the water; in a pressure cooker add the drained rice along with the washed beef or chicken, the garlic, green chillies, a teaspoon of chopped onion and 2 litres of water. Cook for 30 minutes with the weight on. Leave it to cool. Remove the beef or chicken and shred them to small pieces and discard the bones.
• 3.In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat oil or butter. When hot, add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon followed by chopped onion. Cook until the onion turns golden brown; add the ginger & garlic paste along with the curry leaves, pandan leaves and lemongrass. When the ginger and garlic paste turn lightly golden, add the meat curry powder and cook till it is roasted for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook till tomato becomes mushy. Add the chopped meat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• 4.Add the boiled rice and cook till it comes to a boiling point. Add salt and mix well.
• 5.Add the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Adjust the consistency of the porridge to your liking by adding less or more milk. Do not boil. Adjust seasoning to suit your palate.
• Serve hot.
• Note: If you are adding maldive fish, add it after the tomato. If you are using moringa leaves, add at the end of cooking as the leaves may change colour.

CONGEE (CHINESE RICE PORRIDGE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse and wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes; then drain the water.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven , bring the rice and 8 cups of water or stock to a boil.
• When the rice is boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low. Place the lid on the pot, tilting it to allow some of the steam to escape (the same as you would do when cooking white rice ).
• Cook on medium-low to low heat, stirring occasionally,​ until the rice has the thick, creamy texture of porridge. This can take about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
• Add the salt, taste, and add any seasonings or toppings as desired, such as crushed peanuts.
• Rinse and wash the rice and soak the rice in the water for 30 minutes; then drain the water.
• Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the rice and mix evenly. Adding oil can help the rice cook quicker and also make the congee smoother and softer in texture.
• In a large pot or Dutch oven, boil the water and add the rice.
• Turn the heat down to medium and keep stirring the rice for five minutes.
• Turn the heat to medium-low, put on the lid, and simmer for 45 minutes. You can tilt the lid to allow the steam to escape. Season to taste and add your choice of toppings.
• Rinse and wash the rice and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain the water.
• Put the rice into a freezer bag and freeze for 2 to 3 hours. This can result in a smoother textured congee.
• Boil 1 quart of water in a large pot or Dutch oven and then add the frozen rice into the boiling water.
• Bring it to a boil again, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and cover with the lid; let sit for 15 minutes before seasoning and adding your choice of toppings.