Porridge cooked from Doongara rice (also known as Clever rice, Basmati rice, or Mahatma long grain rice), a low GI alternative to most rices, makes a healthy and easy diabetic breakfast. Doongara rice, also labeled as “Clever Rice”, is a a uniquely Australian developed and grown long grain rice having a lower GI (glycaemic index) rating than many other rice varieties. Low-glycaemic index (low GI) food are more sustaining as it increases the blood sugars more slowly and steadily. In other words, it is more slowly absorbed into the blood stream, so it helps to provide sustained energy release.
You can never go wrong with Doongara rice because it cooks to a firm, fluffy rice even if it is overcooked. To start your day off with this healthy low-GI based diet without upsetting your diabetes control, you can roll your sleeves up and lay your hands on this rice porridge with raisin dish.
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients :
Rice Porridge with Raisins Recipe | Easy Diabetic Breakfast
½ cup (100g) doongara rice
½ cup (125ml) water
2 cups (500ml) no-fat milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup (40g) raisins
pinch nutmeg
2/3 cup (160ml) no-fat milk, warmed, extra
Method :
- Combine rice and the water in small saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is absorbed.
- Add milk, sugar and raisins; simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in nutmeg; serve warm with extra milk.
Per serving :
789kJ (188 cal); 0.4g total fat (0.2g saturated fat); 0.7g fiber; 38.6g carbohydrate; low GI
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