Everyday meals

Batar-hare (boiled rice and corn)

Batar-hare is a simple porridge of corn and rice cooked together in salted water. A staple of everyday life in East Timor, it is served hot, often with a little salt or a sauce.

1 h 10
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

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Ingredients

150 g Dried corn (cracked kernels)
100 g White rice
1.2 l Water
1 tsp Salt

Optional extras

2 tbsp Palm oil

Nutrition facts

128 kcal per serving

Protein: 2.8 g
Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
of which sugars: 2 g
Fat: 0.9 g
of which saturated fat: 0.1 g
Fiber: 1.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

Rinse the corn and rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, then add the corn.
Cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Add the rice and salt, then continue cooking for 25 minutes, stirring so it doesn't stick.
The porridge is ready when the grains are tender and the texture is creamy. Serve hot.