Cookbook:Rice Water Porridge

A typical Ghanaian morning dish is rice water porridge, made with evaporated or powdered milk. It is comparable to rice pudding but lighter because the cooking process uses water.

Ingredients

 * Rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * Sugar or honey
 * Milk (evaporated or powdered)
 * Dash of nutmeg

Equipment

 * Stove
 * Spoon
 * Pot/saucepan

Procedure

 * 1) Wash the rice, then put it in a saucepan with a few cups of water. Bring to a boil.
 * 2) Boil the rice for about 20 minutes, or until it has absorbed the water and become soft. If necessary, add the salt and an additional cup of water.
 * 3) Beat the rice against the saucepan with a spoon to create a smooth, pudding-like consistency.
 * 4) Add the nutmeg, and then let it boil for about 5 minutes. Add the sugar or honey.
 * 5) Serve with your preferred milk, and garnish with a tiny touch of nutmeg.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Soak the unprepared rice in water overnight for a very smooth rice water porridge.