Silky Indonesian Bubur Manado with Tuna and Basil Leaf

Name: Silky Indonesian Bubur Manado with Tuna and Basil Leaf
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup Jasmine rice; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric; 1 stalk lemongrass; 2 cups water spinach or regular spinach; 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 1 lb tuna steak; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic; 2 shallots; Fresh basil leaves; Fried shallots; Red chillies

A Delightful Asian Fusion Porridge

This comforting Asian rice porridge combines luscious flavors of turmeric, fresh basil, and succulent tuna, perfect for a warm, nourishing meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Porridge

1 cup Jasmine rice

rinsed

6 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric

1 stalk lemongrass

bruised

2 cups water spinach or regular spinach

chopped

1 cup sweet corn kernels

For the Tuna Topping

1 lb tuna steak

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Aromatics

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 shallots

sliced thinly

For the Garnish

Fresh basil leaves

to taste

Fried shallots

to taste

Red chillies

sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Tuna

Combine Tuna with Marinade

Combine the tuna pieces with soy sauce, lime juice, and black pepper in a bowl.

Refrigerate

Ensure the tuna is evenly coated, then cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Preparing the Porridge

Start the Porridge

In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, turmeric, lemongrass, and sweet corn.

Simmer

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for approximately 40 minutes until the rice breaks down.

Constant stirring helps achieve the perfect silky texture for the porridge.

Add Spinach

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the lemongrass stalk before serving.

Cooking Process

Cook Aromatics

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, fry garlic and shallots until golden and fragrant.

Cook Tuna

Using the same pan, sear marinated tuna pieces until just cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Combine and Serve

Ladle porridge into bowls and top with the seared tuna, aromatic oil, and garnishes.

Plating & Serving