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Mixed Grain and Coconut Porridge

Mixed Grain and Coconut Porridge recipe
Alex Lau

Hot tip: Make porridge on the weekend. Reheat this in the time it takes to make instant.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

Porridge

1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
Kosher salt
1 cup mixed whole grains (such as black barley, rye, farro, black quinoa, and/or spelt)
¼ cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Raisins and Assembly

½ cup raisins
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Pinch of kosher salt
3 bags Earl Grey tea
Bee pollen and toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Porridge

    Step 1

    Spoon 2 Tbsp. cream off the top of coconut milk into a small bowl. Whisk in a pinch of salt and set aside.

    Step 2

    Bring grains, coconut flakes, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, remaining coconut milk, and 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grains are chewy-tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Porridge can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

  2. Raisins and Assembly

    Step 4

    Bring raisins, maple syrup, salt, and 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until raisins are plump and about half of the water is evaporated, 12–15 minutes. Add tea bags and let raisin mixture cool.

    Step 5

    Divide porridge among bowls and top with reserved coconut cream. Remove tea bags from raisins and spoon raisins and some of their syrup over porridge. Sprinkle with bee pollen and coconut flakes.

    Step 6

    Do Ahead: Raisin mixture can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.

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