Cháo bí đỏ is a hot, sweet pumpkin porridge made with sticky rice, and it’s completely vegetarian. The pumpkin and rice cook in one pot and are mixed at the end with sugar and a little salt. It’s simple enough to make for yourself, and it can also be served to family or friends before the main dishes. Plan ahead: soak the sticky rice for at least 1 hour before you start. Ingredients 1 piece of pumpkin (300 g) ½ bowl sticky (glutinous) rice ½ bowl sugar Salt and almonds (optional) How to make cháo bí đỏ 1. Soak the rice and cut the pumpkin Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 1 hour. Peel the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into pieces. 2. Cook the rice and pumpkin together Put the soaked sticky rice and the pumpkin in a pot and add water until its level is double the level of the rice and pumpkin. Cook over low heat until both are well cooked. A stew pot will speed this step up. 3. Season and finish Add a little salt and the ½ bowl of sugar. Once everything is cooked, use a spoon to mix the rice and pumpkin together. Cook for another 5 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning. Scatter almonds over the top before serving. They’re optional, but they’re our favourite topping for this porridge. Share:
