Crumbly rice with chestnuts

4 servings

45 minutes

The recipe is taken from the book "Appetizing porridges. 365 best recipes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 389.7
• Proteins: 7.7g
• Fats: 5.2g
• Carbohydrates: 80.2g

Ingredients

• Rice: 1.5 glass
• Candied Chestnuts: 200 g
• Sweet wine: 1 tbsp
• Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Remove the chestnuts from the syrup, dry them, cut in half, place in boiling salted water, cook for 30-40 seconds, then dry again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Candied Chestnuts: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Rinse the rice in several waters and dry it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 1.5 glass

3. Pour the prepared rice with 2 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of chestnut syrup, and wine, and cook until partially done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 1.5 glass
   • Sweet wine: 1 tablespoon

4. Add chestnuts to the porridge and keep covered on high heat for 20-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Candied Chestnuts: 200 g

5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice sit covered for 15 minutes.

6. Before serving, stir the rice with a spatula, arrange it on individual plates, and sprinkle with a mixture of sesame seeds and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste

7. This porridge can be served as a standalone dish or as a side dish with fish or seafood.