2 Easy Ways to Cook Plain Rice Porridge (Cháo Hoa) Using a Rice Cooker and Gas Stove
Plain rice porridge, also known as cháo hoa, is a nutritious dish packed with carbohydrates. It’s easy to digest, making it gentle on the stomach. Let’s learn how to cook delicious plain rice porridge using a rice cooker and a gas stove – a simple recipe to delight your family!
1. Rice Porridge in a Rice Cooker
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:20 minutes
- Difficulty:Easy
Ingredients for Rice Porridge in a Rice Cooker Serves 4
White Rice 100 g(about 1 cup) Glutinous Rice 20 g(1/4 cup) Salt A pinch
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How to Make Rice Porridge in a Rice Cooker
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1. Soak the Rice
Rinse 100g of white rice and 20g of glutinous rice thoroughly. Soak for 3 hours, then drain.
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2. Cook in a Rice Cooker
Add the soaked rice to a rice cooker. Add 1.5 liters of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Close the lid and press the Cook button.
After about 10 minutes of boiling, unplug the rice cooker and let the porridge sit for another 10 minutes to allow it to soften.
Tip: For a creamier porridge, let it sit for an additional 10 minutes after unplugging.
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3. Finished Dish
This fragrant and incredibly simple rice porridge is a great choice for when someone is sick or for a weekend family treat.
The porridge is smooth, soft, delicious, and easy to eat. Try it!
2. Rice Porridge on a Gas Stove
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:25 minutes
- Difficulty:Easy
Ingredients for Rice Porridge on a Gas Stove Serves 4
White Rice 100 g(about 1 cup) Glutinous Rice 20 g(1/4 cup) Salt A pinch
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How to Make Rice Porridge on a Gas Stove
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1. Soak the Rice
Place 100g of white rice and 20g of glutinous rice in a bowl. Rinse 2-3 times, then soak for 6-8 hours or overnight.
After soaking, gently rinse once more and drain.
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2. Cook on a Gas Stove
Add the rice to a pot, along with 1.5 liters of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Place on the stove over medium heat.
Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Stir gently for 5-7 minutes until the porridge is smooth, then turn off the heat.
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3. Finished Dish
A smooth, delicious, and easy-to-make porridge! Give it a try!
Tips for Success
- If you have time, soak the rice for 5-6 hours or overnight before cooking. This will make the porridge softer and tastier. Rinse the rice thoroughly before soaking to remove any debris.
- Alternatively, you can rinse the rice, let it drain, then lightly toast it in a pan over low heat until lightly golden. Then cook as usual. This method results in a more visually appealing and flavorful porridge.
- The water ratio is important. A 1:5 rice-to-water ratio is ideal, but adjust according to your preference for thicker or thinner porridge.
- Mixing glutinous rice with white rice makes the porridge softer, tastier, and less heavy.
- Adding a little cooking oil to the rice before cooking can help prevent boil-overs.
What to Serve with Rice Porridge?
- Rice porridge is versatile and can be paired with many foods, such as sugar, salt, etc., all delicious.
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Storing Rice Porridge
- For leftover porridge, use ceramic or plastic containers; avoid metal containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After that, the flavor and nutrients may diminish.
This guide provides a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe. Try this porridge and enjoy! We hope you succeed with this recipe from Điện máy XANH!
*Recipe and images adapted from YouTube channels: ẨM THỰC MIỀN QUÊ and Bà Nội trợ Việt
