Rice porridge with pumpkin and cream

4 servings

40 minutes

Rice porridge with pumpkin in cream is a delicate and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine, perfect for breakfast or a cozy dinner. The roots of this recipe go back to traditional village kitchens where pumpkin was widely used for its sweet taste and health benefits. Cooking in cream gives the porridge a velvety texture, making it truly exquisite. The grains absorb the sweetness of the pumpkin while the creamy tenderness highlights its natural flavor. This dish not only warms but also fills with energy, creating a sense of home comfort. It can be served with nuts, honey, or cinnamon to add new flavor nuances. Such porridge is a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication, beloved in Russian homes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 229.8
• Proteins: 1.7g
• Fats: 5.4g
• Carbohydrates: 42.2g

Ingredients

• Round rice: 1 glass
• Water: 2.5 glass
• Cream 20%: 100 g
• Pumpkin: 300 g
• Sugar: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash the pumpkin, cut it, and remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 300 g

2. Peel and cut into medium-sized cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 300 g

3. Rinse the rice in cold water several times until the water is clear.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round rice: 1 glass

4. Put on low heat, add salt during the cooking process.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

5. After the water boils, add the chopped pumpkin to the rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice and pumpkin are soft, and most of the liquid has evaporated.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 300 g
   • Round rice: 1 glass

6. When the rice is almost ready, add sugar to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar:  to taste

7. Pour in the cream. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 100 g

8. Simmer covered for another 5–10 minutes.

9. You can wrap the cooked porridge for 30 minutes to steam it and make it even tastier.

10. To serve.