Rice porridge: A classic remedy for digestive relief
It's a classic that many of our moms knew well. A bowl of thick, white pudding was not only a remedy for stomach problems but also one of the first dishes served to children. It's good to have the recipe written down because it might turn out to be a cure for all stomach troubles.
Rice porridge has somewhat fallen into oblivion. However, when a moment of dread comes, and your intestines start to gurgle dangerously, it turns out to be true salvation. A simple combination of ingredients works like a band-aid. It's also a great recipe for a healthy and nutritious breakfast, regardless of age.
Rice porridge for the intestines
When a storm brews in the intestines and the bathroom becomes a place visited all too frequently, it's worthwhile to use home remedies to calm the storm. Among them is the good old rice porridge.
Rice cooked into porridge breaks down into easily digestible simple sugars, which minimizes the burden on the digestive system. This makes it very effective when we complain about digestive problems or are recovering from an illness. Rice porridge soothes the irritated lining of the stomach and intestines, alleviating pain and discomfort.
Even though it's easily digestible, rice porridge provides the body with the necessary energy in the form of carbohydrates. This is particularly important in states of weakness when we need energy to fight off an illness.
Recipe for rice porridge
Making rice porridge is quite simple. Because of this, even when feeling weak, you can muster the last bit of your energy. Your intestines will be grateful for it. If you want to increase the calorie content while recovering, add some butter. When treating an upset stomach, omit this addition.
Ingredients:
- 100 grams of white rice,
- 1 litre of water,
- 1 pinch of salt,
- 1 teaspoon of butter (optional).
Preparation:
- Pour the rice into a pot, add water, and bring to a boil. If you’re using bagged rice, remove it from the bags before cooking.
- Add salt and reduce the heat to as low as possible.
- Simmer on low heat for at least an hour. Stir the contents of the pot occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom and burning.
- Finally, add butter and stir.
Serve the ready porridge warm. It's a natural and time-tested remedy for stomach issues. Enjoy!
