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Ai-sosa (vegetable rice porridge)

Rice slowly cooked in water with green leaves, which soak up its flavour. A simple, comforting porridge and the daily staple of Timorese cooking.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under clear water until the water stays almost clear.
  2. Finely chop the onion and garlic, then fry them in the oil over low heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat it in oil, then pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. Wash and roughly chop the green leaves, then add them to the pan with the salt.
  6. Keep cooking for 10 minutes, until you have a smooth, creamy porridge. Serve hot.

Variations and tips

Thicker version. Reduce the water to 900 ml for a firmer texture that you can cut into portions.

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