Description
Chinese Pumpkin Porridge is a smooth, comforting rice-based dish with naturally sweet pumpkin. Perfect for breakfast or a light meal, it’s soothing, easy to digest, and ideal for cooler months.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1/2 cup white rice (short or medium grain)
- 6 cups water or light chicken/vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste, for savory version)
- 2 tbsp rock sugar or regular sugar (optional, for sweet version)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, combine the rice, cubed pumpkin, and water or broth.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is soft and pumpkin is tender.
- Mash the pumpkin into the porridge for a smoother consistency, or leave it chunky as desired.
- Add salt for savory flavor or sugar for a sweet version, adjusting to taste.
- Serve warm, plain or topped with sesame seeds, green onions, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Use sweet varieties of pumpkin like kabocha or butternut for best flavor.
- Add coconut milk at the end for extra creaminess.
- Stir frequently to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot.
- Omit salt or sugar if serving to babies or toddlers.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with added liquid to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
