Rice porridge in the multivark - tasty and useful!

In many cultures, rice is as popular asbread in Russia. A lot is said about the beneficial properties of rice. This cereal is rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and iron, as well as deficient iodine, amino acids and vitamin B. Also, rice can be consumed by people who are allergic to plant protein - gluten, which it lacks.

At the same time, the calorie content of this product is low, which makes it possible to use it as thinning, and for those who do not want to gain extra pounds.

An assortment of dishes that can be cooked onthe basis of rice, is very extensive: sushi, paella, risotto, soups, salads and, of course, a childhood favorite porridge. Dietary rice porridge on the water or nourishing on milk is prepared quite easily. In this case, the benefits of the body, both child and adult, it will bring a lot.

Rice porridge in the multivariate

Multifunctional pan - multivarka - is becoming more and more popular, because this miracle of technology can significantly reduce the amount of time required for cooking.

Rice porridge in a multivariate is not worse,than in a saucepan, and cook it is not difficult. Almost all modern multivarkas are equipped with the "Milk porridge" function, thanks to which it is very easy to prepare this dish, and the timer allows you to do this even if the hostess is not at home at this time. In the absence of this mode rice porridge in the multivark can be welded using the "Quenching" or "Soup" mode, depending on the model of the device. The cooking time in the slow cookers is 40-50 minutes, in pressure cookers - about 30 minutes.

Beforehand, rice should be rinsed.In a multivark, you need to fill 4-6 measuring glasses of water and / or milk (depending on the required density of cereal) on 1 cup of rice and choose the appropriate cooking mode.

Cooking on the stove

Just as in the case of the multivariate, rice is required to be washed. There are two main ways of cooking on the stove:

- Rice is boiled in water until half-ready, and then it merges, and porridge is cooked with milk;

- cook in milk (it is recommended to stir constantly porridge, to avoid the appearance of milky foam);

Proportion: As standard, one glass of rice cereal is used for cooking with 4 cups of water and / or milk.

For those who prefer porridge less saturated consistency, the amount of milk or water can be increased to 6-7 glasses.

If necessary, milk is replaced with water.

Rice is added to boiling water or milk. The time of its preparation depends on the variety used and is about 20 minutes.

It is not so important, rice porridge is prepared inmultivark or on the stove. It is not recommended to add butter to it during cooking, because the thermal treatment destroys the useful substances contained in it.

This should be done before serving.

Salt and sugar are added to taste.When cooking, you can refuse to use sugar, and you can sweeten the porridge with various additives from berries, fruits, candied fruits, nuts, honey or jam. So, rice porridge with apples will appeal to many. Apples before the addition can be wiped in puree, cut into pieces, and you can bake. Children will like porridge with a jam-painted mug or any other drawing, and "painting" it can be entrusted to the child.

The porridge is not difficult to cook, and the opportunity to experiment with different tastes will make it a frequent and favorite dish on the table.