porridge Recipes
18 delicious porridge recipes from around the world
Grechnevaya Kasha (Russian Buckwheat Porridge)
A staple in Russian cuisine, Grechnevaya Kasha is a hearty and nutritious porridge made from toasted buckwheat groats. It can be served as a simple side dish or a satisfying breakfast, often enhanced with butter or milk.
Halim
Persian wheat porridge - slow-cooked wheat with lamb. Winter breakfast.
Arroz Caldo
A comforting and hearty Filipino chicken and rice porridge, infused with the warming aroma of ginger. Perfect for a rainy day or when you need a little extra comfort.
Bubur Kacang Hijau (Sweet Mung Bean Porridge)
A comforting and subtly sweet Malaysian dessert soup made from tender green mung beans, infused with aromatic pandan leaves and sweetened with palm sugar. Perfect for a light dessert or a nourishing snack.
Cháo Lòng (Vietnamese Pork Organ Congee)
A deeply nourishing and comforting Vietnamese rice porridge (congee) simmered with a variety of carefully prepared pork offal. This dish is a staple for breakfast or a warming meal, celebrated for its rich flavor and high nutritional content.
Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
A comforting and nourishing Chinese rice porridge, where rice is simmered until it breaks down into a silky, smooth consistency. This versatile base is perfect for a variety of savory toppings, making it an ultimate comfort food across Asia.
Halim
A hearty and nourishing Persian wheat porridge, slow-cooked with tender lamb and turkey, traditionally enjoyed as a substantial winter breakfast. The long cooking process breaks down the wheat and meat into a smooth, comforting texture.
Hobak Juk (Korean Pumpkin Porridge)
Hobak Juk is a sweet, comforting, and nourishing Korean porridge made from kabocha squash and glutinous rice flour. It's often enjoyed as a light meal, a dessert, or a restorative dish, especially when feeling unwell. The addition of chewy rice balls (sae-alshim) adds a delightful texture.
Hyderabadi Haleem
A rich and hearty slow-cooked meat and wheat porridge, traditionally pounded until incredibly smooth. A quintessential dish for Iftar during Ramadan.
Lugaw (Filipino Rice Porridge)
A comforting and simple Filipino rice porridge, often enjoyed as a hearty street breakfast. This is the plain base version, perfect for customization.
Zhou / Jook (Chinese Rice Porridge)
A comforting and versatile Chinese rice porridge, simmered until the rice breaks down into a silky, creamy consistency. This basic recipe serves as a canvas for a variety of delicious toppings and is often enjoyed as a restorative meal.
Funche (Venezuelan Cornmeal Porridge)
A simple yet comforting savory cornmeal porridge, enriched with butter and cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Mazamorra
A traditional Colombian corn porridge made from tender white corn, simmered until soft and creamy, then served chilled with milk and a sweet panela syrup. It's a comforting and refreshing dish, especially popular in the Antioquia region.
Genfo (Ethiopian Teff Porridge)
Genfo is a hearty and traditional Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from teff flour, enriched with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh) and a kick of berbere spice. It's typically served thick and is a staple for starting the day.
Kinche (Ethiopian Cracked Wheat Porridge)
A hearty and comforting Ethiopian breakfast porridge made from toasted cracked wheat, enriched with spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh). It's a simple yet flavorful dish, akin to a savory cream of wheat.
Suf Fitfit (Ethiopian Sunflower Seed Porridge with Injera)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish made from ground roasted sunflower seeds, cooked into a thick porridge and then mixed with torn pieces of injera. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ting (Fermented Sorghum Porridge)
A traditional South African breakfast porridge made from fermented sorghum. It has a distinct sour flavor from the fermentation process, balanced with sweetness. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Yam Porridge (Asaro)
A hearty and comforting one-pot Nigerian dish featuring tender chunks of yam simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made from palm oil, blended tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Perfect for a satisfying meal.