
Pasta & rice
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under clear water until the water stays almost clear.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic, then fry them in the oil over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir for 1 minute to coat it in oil, then pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Wash and roughly chop the green leaves, then add them to the pan with the salt.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste