Description
This rice porridge is a comforting and healthy golden breakfast featuring warm turmeric, sweet honey, creamy rice, and crunchy pistachios. It’s a budget-friendly and satisfying meal perfect for busy mornings, offering both natural deliciousness and wholesome benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180 g) short-grain rice
- 4 cups (960 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (or 1-inch fresh, grated)
- 2 Tbsp (42 g) honey
- 0.25 cup (30 g) pistachios, chopped
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse 1 cup of short-grain rice under cold tap water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs mostly clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent a gummy texture.
- Simmer Porridge Base: Combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of milk (dairy or plant-based), and 0.25 tsp salt in a heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes to prevent sticking, until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, leaving a creamy consistency. If it looks too thick or dry, splash in 2-3 tablespoons more milk to reach your desired texture.
- Infuse Turmeric: Stir in 1 tsp ground turmeric. Continue to cook for another minute, stirring gently, until the porridge takes on a beautiful golden hue and you can smell the warm, earthy spice.
- Swirl and Serve: Ladle the warm Turmeric Honey Swirl Rice Porridge into individual bowls. Drizzle generously with 2 Tbsp honey, letting it swirl naturally, and sprinkle with 0.25 cup chopped pistachios for a lovely finish.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use almond or oat milk exclusively. To reduce sugar, use 1 Tbsp honey or a sugar-free sweetener. For added fiber and a nuttier texture, use whole grain rice, noting it will extend cooking time. You can stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds at the end for an Omega-3 boost. For a quicker meal, use 2 cups of pre-cooked white rice and reduce milk to 2-3 cups, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Use fresh turmeric root, grated, for a more vibrant flavor, adjusting quantity as preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: rice porridge, turmeric, honey, pistachios, breakfast, healthy, easy, comfort food, golden, creamy