Do you have a family tradition during a naming ceremony for a child? In our family, the Javanese, we have a tradition of making two-color porridge as a symbol of good hopes when a child is named.
This two-color porridge is actually called Red and White Porridge because one of the colors of the porridge is made from brown sugar ingredient. Brown sugar in Indonesia is called red sugar. That's why this porridge is called red and white. But to avoid confusion, I just named this porridge two-color porridge.
Although in the original tradition, this porridge is made at a naming ceremony for a newborn child, of course we can make and enjoy this porridge on ordinary days in general.
Because my mother-in-law really likes this porridge, so this weekend I made a recipe for my mother-in-law. Actually, the method for making this two-color porridge is quite simple and we only need to be careful so that the main ingredients don't burn when cooked. So, stay tuned for more!
THE INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 liters of water
- 2 pandan leaves
- 1 tsp of salt
- 70 ml of thick coconut milk
- 100 grams of brown sugar
Cooking Instructions
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THE RESULTS
The special thing about this porridge is its presentation. Add the brown sugar porridge first. Then, on the top layer, add the coconut milk porridge.
The combination of this porridge is savory and sweet. The savory taste comes from the white porridge layer made from coconut milk ingredients. Also, the sweet taste comes from the reddish brown porridge layer made from brown sugar ingredients.
With only 1 cup of rice, I can make many dishes that can be enjoyed by one family. I am happy that my mother-in-law can eat my porridge with gusto. I love serving people with cooking. ❤️
Best Regards,
Anggrek Lestari
Anggrek Lestari is an Indonesian fiction writer who has published two major books. Now She is a full-time content creator. She has a goal to share life, poem, and food content that makes others happy and can get inspiration.
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