Rice Water

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    African, Ghanaian

Rice Water

Rice water is a traditional Ghanaian dessert that consists of a rice porridge with nutmeg, but also other toppings to taste.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup rice
  • 5 cups water
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • sugar (or honey), to serve
  • evaporated milk , to serve
  • hot water (boiling)
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Instructions

  1. Wash the rice until the water is clear, then drain.
  2. Place the rice in a bowl and add 5 cups (1,2 l) of water.
  3. Cook the rice until tender, about 15 minutes. Use more water, if necessary, to obtain a soft and sticky rice.
  4. Add a pinch of salt.
  5. Using the flat side of a wooden spoon, crush the rice until it is soft and flattens into a ball.
  6. Add boiling water to soften it to the desired thickness and consistency.
  7. Serve the hot rice water with a pinch of nutmeg, evaporated milk, sugar (or honey), toasted nuts and coconut flakes or other ingredients of your choice.
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