How to Cook Karen Porridge

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare a cup of rice.

   The amount of rice or cereal is optional.
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   Step 2: Soak the rice in pure water for 10 or 20 minutes.

   The longer you soak it, the easier you will find it is to grind or pound it. , Grind it in a machine or pound it with a mortar and pestle. ,,,, When ready,the color of bamboo shoots will turn to yellow. ,, Taste whether it is salty enough or not (add more if you want to). ,,, The Karen porridge is ready to serve.
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   Step 3: Remove the rice from the water.

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   Step 4: Start boiling the ground or crushed rice

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   Step 5: While the boiling the rice

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   Step 6: prepare the following ingredients for adding to the porridge: Lemongrass

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   Step 7: garlic

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   Step 8: chopped raw bamboo shoots

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   Step 9: small amount of fish paste

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    Step 10: any kind of meat (optional).

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    Step 11: When the rice is cooked

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    Step 12: pour chopped raw bamboo shoots into the pot.

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    Step 13: Cook for another 30 minutes until the bamboo shoots are cooked.

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    Step 14: Add the ground or crushed garlic

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    Step 15: lemongrass

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    Step 16: desired amount of salt and fish paste to the pot.

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    Step 17: Stir the porridge.

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    Step 18: Wait 2 minutes and then add the meat (if using).

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    Step 19: Stir the porridge again and wait until the meat is cooked.

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