Creamy & Nutritious Broccoli Almond Porridge
A Delicious Way to Enjoy Broccoli: Try this Flavorful Broccoli Almond Porridge! #DuriMoon #BroccoliPorridge #Broccoli #HealthyRecipe
Packed with nutrients, this delicious Broccoli Almond Porridge is a delightful way to boost your health and satisfy your taste buds. Its smooth texture and nutty flavor make it a perfect meal for breakfast or a light lunch, and it’s easily digestible for all ages.
Main Ingredients- 1 head broccoli (large)
- 30g almonds
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (approx. 100g)
- 400ml water
- 1/4 onion
Thickener & Seasoning- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 100ml water
- 2-4 pinches sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 100ml water
- 2-4 pinches sea salt (adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the almonds, which will add a wonderful nutty flavor to our porridge. Soak 30g of almonds in lukewarm water for about 25 minutes. This soaking process will make the skins much easier to peel off.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to clean the broccoli thoroughly. Soak the broccoli in a solution of baking soda and water for 5 to 30 minutes. Soaking in baking soda helps remove impurities and any residual pesticides from the broccoli’s surface, and it also encourages the ‘florets’ to open slightly, enhancing cleanliness.
Step 3
After soaking in the baking soda solution, rinse the broccoli under cold running water, gently shaking it a few times to ensure it’s thoroughly cleaned. Once drained, move on to the next step.
Step 4
We’ll be using both the stems and the florets of the broccoli. Finely chop both parts into small, manageable pieces. Cutting them small will ensure a smooth and pleasant texture in the finished porridge.
Step 5
Set aside a small portion of the florets to use as a garnish. Mince this reserved portion very finely. Place the minced broccoli in a microwave-safe dish and cook for about 1 minute. This pre-cooking step helps retain the vibrant green color when added to the porridge later.
Step 6
Finely dice the 1/4 onion. The natural sweetness of the onion will beautifully complement the other flavors in the porridge.
Step 7
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and the chopped broccoli (excluding the garnish portion) and sauté lightly. Avoid burning; just cook until fragrant. This step is key to developing a richer, more complex flavor in your porridge. It’s a secret to achieving that extra nuttiness!
Step 8
Peel the soaked almonds. Add the peeled almonds, the sautéed broccoli and onion mixture, 1/2 cup of cooked rice (approx. 100g), and 400ml of water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. A silky smooth consistency is ideal.
Step 9
Pour the blended mixture into a pot. You can rinse out the blender with a little water and add it to the pot to make sure you get all the goodness.
Step 10
Add an additional 200ml of water to the pot (bringing the total liquid to 600ml) and prepare to cook.
Step 11
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts to simmer, add the sea salt. Start with 2-4 pinches, but feel free to adjust the amount to suit your personal preference. Add more if you like it saltier, or less if you prefer it milder.
Step 12
As the porridge comes to a gentle boil, prepare the cornstarch slurry for thickening. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 100ml of water until no lumps remain. This ensures the slurry mixes evenly into the porridge.
Step 13
Reduce the heat to low. Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering porridge while stirring continuously. Stirring immediately after adding the slurry helps prevent clumping.
Step 14
Once the porridge has reached your desired consistency, cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the porridge to become even smoother.
Step 15
Your healthy and flavorful DuriMoon Broccoli Almond Porridge is now complete! Garnish with the pre-cooked minced broccoli for a beautiful presentation.
Step 16
Enjoy your nutritious Broccoli Porridge! Its velvety texture and rich, nutty taste will surely bring a smile to your face and make for a delightful meal.
