Ukde Tandul Pej

1. 1
   prep · ~20 min

   Wash and soak the rice.

   Rinse the ukda rice well until the water runs mostly clear. Soak it in fresh water for 20 minutes, then drain.

2. 2
   boil · ~10 min

   Boil the rice with water.

   1.Add the soaked rice and 5 cups water to a pot.

   2.Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

   3.Lower the heat once it starts bubbling steadily.
3. 3
   simmer · ~25 min

   Cook until the pej turns soft and loose.

   1.Add salt and stir once.

   2.Simmer uncovered or partly covered on low heat.

   3.Cook until the grains are very soft and the liquid looks milky and porridge-like, about 25 minutes.

   4.Mash lightly with the back of a spoon if you want a smoother pej.

   TIPStir once or twice during cooking so the rice does not stick to the bottom.
4. 4
   serve

   Serve the ukde tandul pej warm.

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