Food Waste Hack: Turn Rice Cooker Crust into Delicious Porridge

Garda Pangan Foundation Communications Team

Aug 20, 2026


Tips for reducing food waste
Food Waste Hack: Turn Rice Cooker Crust into Delicious Porridge

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If you regularly cook rice in a rice cooker, you’re probably familiar with the crispy rice crust that forms at the bottom. You might think it’s no longer suitable for eating—but think again! Rice crust can still be enjoyed when prepared properly.

One simple way is to turn it into a delicious bowl of porridge. Let’s start changing the habit of throwing food away too easily. There’s always a smarter way to make use of the extra food we have!