Baippen / Maldivian rice porridge

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and provides a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries provide a tart contrast.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds offer similar crunch with lower fat.

On low heat dry roast rice for around 2-3 mins. The colour of the grains will change to white when it is done.

Transfer it to a bowl, wash it well and soak it up for 10-20 mins.

Drain the water and break the grains in between your fingers. The grains will easily break when pressed after the soaking.

To your cooking pot, add water and bring it to a boil. once hot, add pandan leaves and the rice from earlier. Give a quick stir to avoid sticking it at the bottom and lumps.

Cook on medium to high heat for 3-5 mins.

Then simmer on low to medium heat for around 12-15 mins, or until rice is fully cooked and reaches your desired consistency. Do stir occasionally.

Once done, turn off the heat and continue to stir occasionally as it cools down. It helps to avoid forming a thin transparent layer on top of it.

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