Description
Caribbean Rice Porridge is a warm, creamy breakfast made with fragrant spices, coconut milk, and rice for a comforting and satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 inch dried orange peel
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup Demerara sugar
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup powdered milk (optional)
1 cup evaporated milk (optional)
Instructions
- Add water, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and dried orange peel to a large pot over medium heat. Cover, bring to a boil, and let boil for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Pulse the rinsed rice in a food processor 2 to 3 times to create a broken-rice texture.
- Add the rice and salt to the pot. Stir, bring back to a boil uncovered, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in coconut milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, Demerara sugar, and grated nutmeg. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- If desired, stir in powdered milk and evaporated milk just before serving for extra richness.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit powdered and evaporated milk.
Adjust thickness by adding more water or milk as needed.
Increase or decrease sugar based on sweetness preference.
Add toppings like raisins, fresh fruit, or extra cinnamon for variation.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with added liquid to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 639 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 95 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
