Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
If you want to change dishes, then lotus seed pumpkin porridge will be a great suggestion for you. With a simple cooking method and easily available ingredients, you can quickly have a delicious and nutritious porridge for your family. Let’s cook with TasteVN to check out the recipe right away.
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Pumpkin Porridge For 2 people
Pumpkin 1 piece (about 300 gr) Lotus seeds 100 gr Sticky rice 100 gr Unsweetened fresh milk 500 ml Common spices A little (salt/sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pumpkin
- When buying, you should observe the skin of the pumpkin. A good pumpkin usually has a bright green or orange skin, and the skin will feel hard when pressed.
- A good pumpkin will have an intact skin, not bruised or chipped, and feels heavy in hand.
- When buying pre-cut pumpkin pieces, make sure to choose those with bright yellow or orange flesh and dense pulp.
How to choose good quality lotus seeds
- You should buy lotus seeds right after they are harvested. At that time, the seeds are still on the lotus pod, and you can comfortably select the delicious and high-quality seeds.
- To keep the lotus seeds fresh, you should choose the ones that have not been shelled. After purchasing, you should dry the seeds in the sun, avoiding getting the seeds wet. When dry, store them in a jar for longer preservation.
- Mature lotus seeds will have an off-white or deep yellow color, with a plump outer layer. Especially, these seeds are very fragrant and not chewy when eaten. When cooked, they also emit a distinct aroma.
Tools needed
Non-electric pressure cooker, rice scoop, bowl, stove, spoon,…
How to make Pumpkin Lotus Seed Porridge
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the pumpkin, then use a spoon to scoop out the inner part of the pumpkin. Next, cut the pumpkin into moderate-sized pieces and wash them clean.
Remove the heart of the lotus seeds, wash them clean, and soak them in cold water in a bowl (rice bowl) for about 30 minutes to allow the seeds to swell. Rinse the sticky rice thoroughly with water.
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Cook the porridge
You add the pumpkin, lotus seeds, and finally the sticky rice in that order into the pressure cooker. Then pour about 1 liter of filtered water into the pot so that the water just covers the surface of the pumpkin. Next, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Then place the pot on the stove, cook on high heat until the water boils, then reduce the heat and continue to simmer the porridge for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, open the lid and use a ladle to stir so that the pumpkin softens, then pour in the milk and continue to mix well. Finally, add about 3 tablespoons of sugar and keep stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
Tip: To avoid the sticky rice burning and sticking to the bottom of the pot, you should place the sticky rice on top. When pouring water in, also pour gently along the edge of the pot to avoid the sticky rice sinking to the bottom. -
Final Product
So, the delicious and nutritious lotus seed pumpkin porridge is ready. When you eat it, you will feel the nutty taste of lotus seeds and pumpkin along with the creamy flavor of milk. You can cook this dish for breakfast or as a main meal.
So, the delicious and nutritious pumpkin and lotus seed porridge has been completed. What are you waiting for? Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away. Wish you success!
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