Sweet pumpkin porridge
4 servings
20 minutes
Sweet pumpkin porridge is a delicate and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that warms the soul and fills the home with coziness. The origins of this recipe date back to ancient times when pumpkin was one of the main food products due to its availability and nutritional properties. This dish combines the softness of pumpkin, the sweetness of dried fruits and nuts, as well as the rich taste of milk and butter. The porridge turns out thick, rich, and slightly caramelized thanks to the pumpkin and sugar. It is perfect for breakfast or a cozy dinner, providing a sense of fullness and comfort. Sweet pumpkin porridge can be topped with honey, cinnamon or fresh fruits, making it even more appealing. This simple yet surprisingly delicious dish delights with its natural and harmonious flavor.
1
Sort the millet, discarding the dark specks, and then rinse in hot water until the water runs clear.
- Millet: 1 glass
2
Peel the pumpkin, then grate the flesh on a coarse grater or cut it into 1x1 cm cubes.
- Pumpkin: 300 g
3
Pour millet into a pot, add pieces of pumpkin, and cover with hot water. Place on the heat, add salt, remove the foam, and quickly evaporate all the water before the millet overcooks. Do not stir the porridge.
- Millet: 1 glass
- Pumpkin: 300 g
- Water: 2 glasss
- Salt: to taste
4
Pour in hot milk, add butter and sugar.
- Milk: 2 glasss
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
5
Chop the nuts and dried fruits finely, add them to the porridge. Mix everything, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat until done.
- Nuts: to taste
- Dried fruits: to taste