Waking up to a crisp morning like this, there's nothing better than preparing a warm, hearty breakfast for your loved ones, right?
Today, I'd like to present an easy, yet incredibly delicious, and incredibly healthy recipe: Rice Porridge with Salted Fish. This dish is created by using ingredients readily available at home, especially leftover rice from yesterday. Simply add water and boil it again to create hot rice porridge. Then, pair it with crispy, fragrant fried salted fish. This is a cost-effective way to use resources and create a truly delicious breakfast.
A bowl of hot, satisfying rice porridge, accompanied by the salty, rich flavor of crispy fried fish, is truly the perfect start to the day.
Secret Recipe: Salted Fish Porridge (from leftover rice)
This dish takes little time to prepare and emphasizes simplicity with readily available ingredients, yet it's guaranteed to be delicious and flavorful.
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
For the rice porridge
Leftover cooked rice from yesterday: about 1-2 cups (adjust to taste)
Water/broth: about 4-6 cups (or to your preferred thickness)
Salt: a pinch (for seasoning the rice porridge)
For the fried salted fish
Salted fish
Vegetable oil: for frying
Seasonings and garnishes (for added flavor)
Boiled/soft-boiled eggs: 4-5
**How to make it
Step 1: Boiling the rice (Turn cooked rice into delicious rice porridge)
Prepare the boiling water: Place a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Add cooked rice: Once the water is boiling, add the remaining cooked rice. Tip: Avoid stirring frequently at first, as this can cause the rice to become mushy and cloudy.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, until the rice grains begin to soften and expand, forming the desired thickness of rice porridge.
Seasoning: Add a pinch of salt (about 1/2 teaspoon). Season to taste lightly and well-balanced. It doesn't need to be too salty, as we'll be eating it with the already salty salted fish. Stir well, then turn off the heat and set aside.
Step 2: Frying the salted fish for a crispy, fragrant texture
Prepare the fish: If the salted fish is too salty, soak it in water for a few minutes to reduce the saltiness. Then, pat dry.
Frying: Heat a pan with enough vegetable oil to slightly cover the fish over low heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salted fish and fry.
Tip for crispiness: Fry until the fish is golden brown on both sides. and a mouth-watering aroma.
Drain Oil: Once the fish is cooked through, remove it from the oil and drain on paper towels. Arrange on a plate.
Step 3: Ready to Serve
Serve the Rice Porridge: Scoop hot rice porridge into serving bowls.
Serve with: Serve with hot rice porridge, crispy fried salted fish, and a boiled egg, and coffee, if you like.
This morning's salted fish porridge is a heartwarming dish made with simple ingredients readily available in the kitchen. It's a powerful and joyful start to the day, leaving everyone in the family feeling full and content. I hope everyone enjoys this delicious breakfast.
For today, I must take my leave, my friends. See you again soon. Thank you for your continued support and patronage. Thank you very much. 🙏🧑🏻🍳😘❤️
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