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fermented rice ready in a bowl for breakfast

Fermented Rice (Pazhaya Soru)

Learn how to make fermented rice (Pazhaya Soru), a probiotic‑rich Sri Lankan breakfast that boosts digestion, energy, and gut health. Just 3 ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowl
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Fermented Rice
  • 1 cup Leftover rice
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Plain yogurt, thick coconut milk, or whole milk
  • Salt to taste
Optional Add‑Ins
  • 2 Shallots or red onions finely sliced
  • 1 Green chili sliced

Method
 

  1. Place one-day-old rice in a bowl or clay pot. Add enough water to cover the rice, shallots, and green chili if using. Cover and leave at room temperature overnight to ferment.
  2. In the morning, stir in the yogurt and salt. Mix using your hand for a traditional texture, or pulse 2-3 times with a hand blender for a smoother consistency. Serve immediately.