Coarse Rice and Sweet Potato Porridge

Coarse Rice and Sweet Potato Porridge

This simple yet delicious Sweet Potato Rice recipe is a comforting and nutritious dish that highlights the natural sweetness and soft texture of sweet potatoes. The unique "half-cut, half-break" method ensures the sweet potato chunks loosen naturally, becoming tender and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Soaking the sweet potatoes briefly prevents discoloration while preserving their vibrant color and earthy flavor. Cooked with fluffy rice, this dish is simmered to perfection—soft, fragrant, and subtly sweet. The gentle simmering process allows the sweet potatoes to infuse the rice with their rich, caramelized notes, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect as a wholesome side or a light main course, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the natural goodness of sweet potatoes and rice in every bite. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves simple, nourishing comfort food.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Rice
1 cup (180g)

The aromatics

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Sweet potatoes
2 medium (300g)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the sweet potatoes into chunks, but do not cut them all the way through. First, cut them in half, then break the remaining part with a knife. This half-cut and half-break method can make the sweet potato chunks naturally loosen and become softer to eat.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Soak the cut sweet potatoes in clean water for 5 minutes to prevent them from turning black when exposed to air for too long.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add an appropriate amount of clean water to the soaked rice.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20-30 minutes (until the rice is soft).

5. Step 5

Step 5
Finally, add the sweet potatoes and simmer over low heat until they become soft.

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