Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Ghanaian Rice Porridge (Breakfast)
A warm and comforting Ghanaian rice porridge, traditionally called 'Rice Water', made without dairy or eggs. This version uses coconut milk for creaminess and added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice (long grain)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons Sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, coconut milk, grated ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 3Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the porridge has thickened.
- 4Stir in the sugar (or sweetener) and cinnamon. Adjust to your taste.
- 5Serve hot. Garnish with extra cinnamon or a drizzle of coconut milk if desired.
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