How to Make Pumpkin Porridge
PumpkinPorridge Very popular, because not only Pumpkin Porridge It is simple to make, and pumpkin porridge is also nutritious and delicious. Below, I will introduce the complete recipe for pumpkin porridge, as well as how to make delicious pumpkin porridge at home. In addition, I will also tell you how to choose and store pumpkins, so that pumpkin porridge lovers don't miss it!
How to choose pumpkins for making porridge
Although all pumpkins have similar tastes, they have different uses, so the selection of pumpkins is also important! Generally, long pumpkins have soft and tender flesh, high sugar content, and are suitable for making porridge. Round pumpkins are relatively more suitable Boiled to eat. Green-skinned pumpkins are slightly sweeter than yellow-skinned ones. When choosing pumpkins for making porridge, choose pumpkins with dry stems. These pumpkins are older and have more sugar and starch, resulting in a sweeter and more tender texture.
Oats Pumpkin Porridge Recipe
Ingredients
30g oats, 150g pumpkin,Rice 50g. Salt as needed.
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces;Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Add the soaked rice and water to the pot, and cook over high heat.
3. After the porridge boils, reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, add the pumpkin pieces, cook over low heat for 10 minutes, add oats, cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the rice and pumpkin are cooked, add salt to taste.
Tips
Pumpkin oatmeal is nutritious, but should be eaten in moderation. Because eating too much oatmeal at once can cause stomach cramps or abdominal bloating. Also,Pumpkin seeds Don't throw them away, they can be dried and eaten, which is beneficial for male health.
How to make delicious pumpkin porridge at home:Pearl Barley Pumpkin Porridge
Ingredients
150g pearl barley, 50g rice, 100g pumpkin, 20g sugar.
Instructions
1. Wash and soak pearl barley and rice.
2. Peel and deseed the pumpkin, and cut it into small pieces.
3.Clay Pot Add an appropriate amount of water to boil, pour in the soaked rice and cook over low heat until the rice grains expand and become viscous, then add the pre-cut pumpkin pieces.
4. When the porridge becomes viscous, add sugar and cook for 3 minutes.
Tips for making pumpkin porridge
The skin of the pumpkin contains rich carrots and vitamins, so it is best to cook porridge with the skin. If the skin is too hard, use a knife to shave off the hard parts before cooking. The heart of the pumpkin contains about 5 times more carrots than the skin, so the pumpkin heart should not be discarded.
Chinese date Red Bean Small Lentil Pumpkin Porridge Recipe
Ingredients
10g Chinese date, 30g red beans, 50g pumpkin, 100g rice, 1 tablespoon sugar.
Instructions
1. Soak red beans overnight and remove the mud, then rinse thoroughly. Wash the Chinese date. Rinse the rice.
2. Wash the pumpkin and cut it into 3cm thick slices.
3. Place the rice, pumpkin, Chinese date, and red beans in an aluminum pot, add 800ml of water, place on high heat to boil, add sugar as needed, and then cook over low heat for 35 minutes.
How to store pumpkins
After learning how to make pumpkin porridge, some people still have doubts about how to store pumpkins. If the pumpkin is not finished, you can store it according to the following methods.
1. When buying pumpkins, don't buy those that are too ripe, preferably a little raw, and avoid collisions or injuries. After buying, store them in a cool place, so that in summer they can be stored for more than 2 months, and in winter they can be stored for 3-4 months.
2. If the pumpkin is cut, it is easy for the core to rot, so it is best to use a spoon to hollow out the inside and wrap it in plastic wrap, then put it in the refrigerator to store for 5-6 days.
