Using starchy rice will give your porridge the right consistency you need. This is why we recommend Japanese short-grain rice or Thai Jasmine rice (long or short grain) for this recipe.
If you’re using leftover rice for this recipe, it’s easy to overcook the rice in a short amount of time. Keep checking the pot from time to time.
Choosing the ratio of milk to rice can have a direct impact on the calories consumed. Opting for more milk than rice will not only have lesser calories, but it will also be more easily digestible by your stomach.
Variations
Suppose you’re not a big fan of rice. Well, in that case, you can completely switch out rice for some good old oats in this recipe.
If you don’t like the taste of honey, you can go for some regular white sugar as well. You can also try stevia, brown sugar, maple syrup, or any other sweetener that you’re used to the taste of.
The toppings we mentioned are just a part of our recipe. There’s a lot more you can add or take away, depending on your preferences. You can top it with some fresh fruits like strawberries, bananas, apples, peaches, etc.
You can also add a variety of dry fruits to your toppings, such as dates, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
Seeds are convenient, and it’s so easy to incorporate them into your food too! Just sprinkle seeds of your choice, I recommend chia and pumpkin for this recipe.
This recipe can be made in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. However, you need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.