Hearty Cardamom-Spiced Rice Porridge, Enhanced with Pecans and juicy Pears
Breakfast Revolution: Wild Rice Pear & Cardamom Porridge
Kickstart your day with a delicious twist on breakfast with this quick and easy wild rice porridge that's a tasty alternative to oatmeal. Pears and cardamom make a delightful pair, but feel free to mix things up with apples, apricots, or blueberries for the fruit, and almonds instead of pecans for the nuts.
More Wild Rice Fun:
Check out our simple slow cooker oatmeal recipe for those frigid, busy mornings.
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty Level: A breeze!
- Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Ingredients (8)
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, extra for serving
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- A pinch of fine salt
- 1/2 cup diced dried pear slices (or apple, apricot, or any dried fruit), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Let's Get Cooking
- Mix the rice, cream, honey, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the cream slightly thickens and the mixture is heated, about 7 minutes.
- Add the diced fruit, pecans, and cardamom, stir well, and cook until the fruits soften, approximately 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon, mix again, and pour into bowls. For a little decadence, top with more cream and honey.
Looking for more wild rice adventure in your life? Here's a recipe that takes the simplicity of congee and levels it up with wild rice for a nutritious breakfast or snack:
Wild Rice Congee with Pear, Pecans, and Cardamom
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wild rice (rinsed)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth (for faster cooking, use broth)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond milk)
- 1 ripe pear (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the Wild Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until the wild rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. This might take about 40-50 minutes, but it's quicker with broth.
- Toast the Pecans: While the rice cooks, toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.
- Mix in the Pear and Cardamom: Once the rice is cooked and cooled slightly, stir in the diced pear and ground cardamom. If using honey or maple syrup, add it now to sweeten.
- Add Milk and Pecans: Add the milk to achieve your desired consistency. Mix well, then fold in the toasted pecans.
- Serve: Scoop the congee into bowls. You can garnish with additional diced pear or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Variations:
- Spiced Pear: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to boost the pear flavor.
- Crunchy Topping: Swap almonds for pecans for a distinct crunch.
- Sweetness Options: Opt for agave syrup or another natural sweetener if preferred.
- Cardamom Tea Infusion: Steep a cardamom pod in the milk before adding it to the congee for a milder flavor.
Tips for Flavor Flexibility:
- Play with Nuts: Experiment with almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts.
- Different Fruits: Give apples or berries a try for different flavors and textures.
- Spices: A touch of ginger or vanilla extract can add warmth or a creamy touch.
- The wild rice congee recipe, with pear, pecans, and cardamom, offers a nutritious alternative to traditional oatmeal and can be found uncategorized in the recipe section.
- The formula for wild rice congee includes wild rice, water or vegetable broth, milk, diced pear, chopped pecans, ground cardamom, a pinch of salt, and honey or maple syrup (optional).
- After cooking and cooling the wild rice, diced pear, and cardamom are stirred in, followed by the added milk and toasted pecans.
- Variations of the wild rice congee recipe include using different fruits, spices, or nuts, such as apples, ginger, almonds, or berries, to create a diverse range of flavors and textures.
