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Rice porridge with dried apricots

Rice Porridge with Dried Apricots

Tasty, a little different, and good for you—a breakfast the whole family will love! Rice porridge with dried apricots is a fresh take on everyone's favorite. The apricots not only enrich the flavor but make it far more wholesome. Grown-ups and kids alike will enjoy it.

Snezhana

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Short-grain rice

Water

Milk

1.5

Dried apricots

150

Sugar

Salt

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 10 % 3 g

Fats 3 % 1 g

Carbohydrates 86 % 25 g

124 kcal

GI: 32 / 60 / 8

Cooking method

Cooking time: 45 min

Step 1:

How do you cook rice porridge with dried apricots? Gather your ingredients. Besides dried apricots, you can use other dried fruits—they're rich in all sorts of good things too. If you want a lighter dish, you can cook the porridge in just water, but milk-based rice porridge is undeniably tastier and more nourishing.
Step 2:

Use short-grain polished rice for a creamier porridge. Rinse it thoroughly, changing the water several times until it runs clear, to wash off every bit of dust.
Step 3:

Rinse the dried apricots well under running water, then put them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit for 15 minutes to plump up. Drain, pat dry with paper towels, and cut into small pieces.
Step 4:

Put the rice in a pot and add hot water. Set it over the heat. The key is getting the rice-to-liquid ratio right so the porridge turns out creamy and the rice cooks down well: for 1 cup of rice, use 2 cups of water and 1.5 cups of milk. When the water boils, add salt to taste and stir. Lower the heat to its minimum, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes—by then almost all the liquid should have evaporated.
Step 5:

Pour in the milk, stir, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
Step 6:

Then add the dried apricots and sugar to the porridge—adjust the sugar to your taste. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Step 7:

Add a pat of butter to the pot. Cover, wrap it in a warm towel, and let it rest for 15 minutes "under a blanket."
Step 8:

The porridge is ready. Spoon it into bowls and serve, with fresh fruit, berries, or jam if you like. Enjoy!

Lots of people love rice porridge—it's not just tasty but good for you, gentle on the digestive system, and filling, giving you lasting energy. Adding dried apricots, which are rich in trace elements and heart-friendly vitamins, makes it especially worthwhile for people with cardiovascular conditions or diabetes.
Important! For rice dishes that come out perfect every time, read our article on choosing rice and the secrets to cooking it.
And to pick the perfect pot for soup, porridge, or pickling, check out our guide to cookware.
For cooking, it's best to use filtered or bottled water with a neutral taste. Tap water can give the dish an off, characteristic flavor.