I had the pleasure of participating in a seasoning challenge hosted by Urtekram brand. One of the spices I chose was raw licorice powder. I’m a huge fan of anything licorice flavored (sweet, salty, strong..anything goes!), but I know not everyone is. So I wanted to create an appealing recipe for all porridge lovers, so that the licorice flavor is soft and sweet and not too overwhelming. Licorice powder is a powerful sweetener – I urge you to try it, if you haven’t already!
I also added some cardamom to the porridge. My oh my what a warming delightful combination this is! Especially when all these warming spices are combined with a bright and tangy whipped lemon coconut cream. The porridge itself is a soft comforting mixture of quinoa and gluten-free rolled oats warmed in creamy coconut milk. I love the nutrient density of this combination! With all the creamy elements something crunchy and salty-sweet was needed – caramelized licorice nuts are the icing on the cake. The nuts are so delicious, in fact just like candy (only healthier!).
These are the Urtekram spices I used: raw licorice powder, turmeric for an extra health boost and color obviously 🙂 and whole cardamom pods.
I would be more than happy if you could vote for my creation! The recipe can be found in Finnish here and below in English (using US cup measures like in every recipe on my blog).
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Happy porridge moments!
- Licorice porridge
- ½ cups quinoa
- ½ cups water + ½ cups & 3 tbsp coconut milk
- ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cups + ½ cups & 3 tbsp coconut milk
- 4-6 cardamom pods (about ¼ tsp - ½ tsp ground cardamom)
- 2,5 tsp raw licorice powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Lemon cream
- ½ cup coconut cream (chilled overnight in the fridge)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- dash of black pepper
- Caramelized licorice nuts
- ¼ cups chopped cashews
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 3 cardamom pods
- ½ tsp raw licorice powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sweet licorice candy chopped into small bites.
- Preparations: chill one coconut milk can in the fridge.
- Prepare caramelized licorice nuts first: chop cashews and grind cardamom seeds.
- Heat a pan and add coconut oil, maple syrup and spices. Mix well and let the mixture melt for a while (about 1 min) before adding the chopped cashews.
- Toast the nuts for a few minutes or until they turn golden brown. Let chill.
- Prepare lemon cream next: scoop ½ cups of coconut cream from a chilled can. Whip the cream with all ingredients until soft and fluffy.
- Make the licorice porridge last: Grind cardamom seeds. You should get about ¼-1/2 tsp ground cardamom.
- Rinse quinoa well.
- Bring water + coconut milk to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Let simmer in low heat covered for about 10 minutes.
- Add rolled oats, water, coconut milk and ground cardamom to the quinoa, mix well and let simmer in low heat covered for 5-8 minutes until the porridge is soft and creamy. Add more liquid (water or coconut milk) if needed.
- When the porridge is cooked add raw licorice powder 1 tsp at a time. Taste and add more until porridge tastes sweet.
- Serve porridge warm with lemon cream and caramelized nuts (and optional toppings: pieces of sweet licorice candy).
- Enjoy the sweet and tangy combination!
First I must say that is the cutest little bowl! Your dishware selection is crazy cool, I am totally in love with that little metal ramekin on your IG earlier this week with the oats in it too! And now onto this gold-topped porridge that has the most intriguing flavors going on inside. I have never tried raw licorice powder, didn’t even know you could buy it that way to be honest. But I do love licorice candy and I love star anise so you better believe I reeeeeeally want to try it now! I am pretty much obsessed with everything you make, so of course I am going vote right after I hit the ‘Post Comment’ button 🙂
Hey Natalie, Thank you so much!! You are crazy cool with your heart warming comments 🙂 I must admit I do have a LOT OF BOWLS and other props. I had actually forgotten about the metal ramekin, found it in the back of my prop cabinet 🙂 I have Christmas every day when I search for props in my cabinet hahah. But seriously I think it’s sort of an addiction (healthy one?) to always search for the perfect props. I soon need another cabinet for everything. Btw would be super interesting to see everyone’s prop stashes!! I bet (I know!) you have amazing props too!! Thank you also for voting!! Can you buy raw licorice powder there? If not, I’d be super happy to send you a package?! It’s really yummy :)Just let me know 🙂 Have a lovely day <3
Totally agree with Natalie – love your dishware so much. And this silky, golden porridge is stunning – I may have had a dream about it last night. Love everything you do, Tiina!
Thank you again, you really are soooo sweet with your lovely comments 🙂 You know I really adore your creations (and new IG name!!) too <3 Hugs!