WINTER COCONUT PORRIDGE

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This sweet Burmese porridge is usually served after the main dish on a cold night. It is common knowledge in Burma that coconut milk helps you sleep. That is why my hubby and many others only eat this dish in small portions.

Provided by Brittney Tun

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup jasmine rice
5 ½ cups water
5 fluid ounces coconut milk
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place jasmine rice in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring jasmine rice and 5 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and grains disappear, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir coconut milk and sugar into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 305.2 mg, Sugar 25 g

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