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Tsampurado with Coconut and Peanut Butter Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Pinch of salt

Special equipment needed:
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the glutinous rice in cold water and drain.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice and water and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and let the rice simmer for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.
4. Add the cocoa powder, brown sugar, coconut milk, and salt to the rice and stir until well combined.
5. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a porridge-like consistency.
6. Add the peanut butter and whisk until fully incorporated.
7. Serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Low heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 7g
- Fiber: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Regular rice can be used instead of glutinous rice.
- White sugar can be used instead of brown sugar.
- Almond milk can be used instead of coconut milk.
- Almond butter can be used instead of peanut butter.

Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries as a topping.
- Use dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, spicy flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
- Add more water if the mixture becomes too thick.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a bowl with a drizzle of coconut milk on top.

Garnishes:
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped peanuts

Pairings:
- Coffee
- Tea

Suggested side dishes:
- Toasted bread
- Sweet potato fries

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the rice thoroughly to avoid any risk of foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Tsampurado is a traditional Filipino breakfast dish that dates back to the Spanish colonial period.

Flavor profiles:
- Rich, chocolatey, nutty, and slightly sweet.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot for breakfast or as a dessert.

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