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    Home » Breakfast » Rice Porridge Recipe

    Rice Porridge Recipe

    Published on Jan 8, 2020 Modified: Aug 3, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    This recipe for rice porridge is a common breakfast in the country of Chad. Making it reminds me of making oatmeal for breakfast, but instead of oats, white rice is used! I top my rice porridge with peanut butter, bananas, and brown sugar. 

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    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

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    This rice porridge is a great way to enjoy the beauty of another country while also using ingredients and techniques that are common in Western homes. 

    It’s not that the ingredients, methods, or cooking styles used to make this dish are exotic or unique. The combination is simply something that I wouldn’t normally think to make without some prompting from Chad.   

    This rice porridge is a traditional breakfast in Chad, and can be enjoyed many different ways. Peanut butter is fairly standard across the board– you’d be hard pressed to find a recipe for Bouillie (the name for rice porridge in Chad) without it. 

    I typically eat my oatmeal with peanut butter and banana in the mornings, so I stuck with bananas. You can also choose to add strawberries or any other fruit of your choosing. 

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    • Can Rice Porridge be Reheated?
    • Is Rice Porridge Healthy? 
    • What Ingredients are in this Rice Porridge Recipe? 
    • How to Cook Rice Porridge On the Stove
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    Can Rice Porridge be Reheated?

    This recipe for rice porridge cooks up nice and creamy and thick. The longer you let your rice porridge cool, the thicker it begins to be. I would recommend eating your rice porridge fresh. If you do need to reheat it, add a bit of milk into the bowl/pot before warming. This will add some moisture back into the recipe. 

    Is Rice Porridge Healthy? 

    I would definitely say that this rice porridge is on the healthier side of breakfast foods, though this depends largely on what ingredients you choose to top your breakfast with. 

    If you are trying to keep your rice porridge on the healthier side, I would recommend using no brown sugar and controlled portions of peanut butter. 

    What Ingredients are in this Rice Porridge Recipe? 

    Water
    Long grain white rice 
    Peanut butter
    Whole wheat flour
    Banana slices
    Brown sugar 

    For full ingredient measurements and instructions, visit the recipe card at the bottom of the page. 

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    How to Cook Rice Porridge On the Stove

    In a small pot, boil your water on the stove. 

    Add rice into the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. 

    Cook rice for 8 minutes, uncovered. 

    Mix flour with some extra water and add to the pot alongside the peanut butter. 

    Cook, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure your rice doesn’t burn.

    Top with more peanut butter, brown sugar, and bananas and enjoy! 

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    Rice Porridge

    This rice porridge recipe from Chad is the perfect breakfast recipe! It is topped with brown sugar, peanut butter, and bananas.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, rice
    Cuisine: chad
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Bowl
    Calories: 573kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Pot(s)

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • ½ cup water, extra
    • ½ cup rice
    • 2 tbsp peanut butter, I used Jif
    • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour

    Toppings

    • Peanut Butter
    • Banana slices
    • Brown sugar

    Instructions

    • In a small pot, boil you water on the stove.
    • Add rice into the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
    • Cook rice for 8 minutes, uncovered.
    • Mix flour with some extra water and add to the pot alongside the peanut butter.
    • Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure your rice doesn't burn.
    • Top with more peanut butter, brown sugar, and bananas. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Mr Justin Lee Carr says

      October 13, 2024 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      Eat rice pudding/ peanut better/ porridge every morning

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      • Alexandria Drzazgowski says

        October 14, 2024 at 10:41 am

        So glad you like it! Thanks for the comment 🙂

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    2. Unique places in the World says

      September 20, 2024 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      This Chadian rice porridge recipe sounds delightful! I appreciate how it brings a comforting twist to breakfast, much like oatmeal, but with the addition of peanut butter, bananas, and brown sugar for a sweet finish. It’s a perfect way to start the day with warmth and flavor!

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      • Alexandria Drzazgowski says

        September 26, 2024 at 10:39 am

        Thank you for the kind words!

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