Nutritious Pumpkin Rice Made Easy in the Microwave
Nutritious Pumpkin Rice Made Easy in the Microwave
Microwave Pumpkin Rice: Super Easy with Mini Pumpkins!
Here’s how to make delicious pumpkin rice with mini pumpkins, effortlessly in the microwave! While traditionally steamed, we’ll make it super easy today. This recipe is packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients- 1.5 cups glutinous rice
- 0.5 cup regular rice
- 0.5 cup adzuki beans (soaked)
- 0.5 cup chickpeas (soaked)
- 2 Tbsp barley
- 15 chestnuts (prepared)
- 1 tsp salt (for cooking rice)
- 3 mini pumpkins
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the glutinous rice, regular rice, and barley thoroughly and let them drain in a sieve. It’s best to use them slightly soaked to prevent the rice grains from absorbing excess moisture.
Step 2
In an electric pressure cooker, combine the washed glutinous rice, regular rice, and barley. Add the soaked adzuki beans. Use slightly less water than you normally would for cooking rice. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and cook on the high-pressure white rice setting. This forms the base for your delicious and nutritious rice.
Step 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the pumpkin. Since we’re using the skin, scrub the pumpkin thoroughly using coarse salt or baking soda to ensure it’s clean. Then, soak it in water with a little vinegar for about 5 minutes for added peace of mind.
Step 4
Place the cleaned pumpkin with the stem facing down and microwave for 4 minutes. This will slightly soften the pumpkin, making it easier to scoop out the insides. After microwaving, carefully cut off the top part of the pumpkin like a lid, and then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits from the inside.
Step 5
Check the rice that has been cooked in the rice cooker. The perfectly cooked, fluffy rice is now ready to be stuffed into the pumpkin.
Step 6
In the cooked rice, add finely chopped dried jujubes and a drizzle of perilla oil for a nutty aroma. If you didn’t add salt while cooking the rice, now is the time to add a pinch of salt and mix everything well. Gently combine the ingredients so they are evenly distributed.
Step 7
Fill the hollowed-out pumpkins with the seasoned rice, pressing it down firmly. If you don’t fill it enough, the shape might fall apart when you cut it later, so it’s important to pack it generously to maintain the pumpkin’s form. Fill it carefully to shape it.
Step 8
Place the stuffed pumpkins back into the microwave and cook for an additional 9 minutes. This process will gently cook the pumpkin and heat the rice inside, creating a delicious nutritious meal.
Step 9
After the 9 minutes of cooking, test the pumpkin with a skewer or toothpick. If it easily pierces through, it’s done! If it’s still a bit firm, microwave for another 1-2 minutes. Enjoy your warm and perfectly cooked pumpkin rice!
