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Bubur Lambuk (Savoury Rice Porridge) with Tapioca Starch recipe by Safe Plated

Bubur Lambuk (Savoury Rice Porridge) with Tapioca Starch

A creamy and flavorful rice porridge cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices. Commonly distributed during Ramadan, this version uses tapioca starch for thickening while remaining gluten-free.

80m6 servings
WHEAT-free
320 cal|20g protein|30g carbs|14g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice
  • about 225 g Ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup Potato, diced
  • 1/2 cup Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the rice. In a large pot, combine the rice, ground beef, carrot, potato, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, and chicken broth.
  2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together tapioca starch and water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the porridge and stir until thickened.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Substitutions

Flour → Tapioca starch

Gluten-free thickening agent

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