This savoury, flavourful porridge is cooked and served every Ramadan. It is prepared in giant pots and donated to the public and the poor in the spirit of charity. Bubur lambuk contains a mixture of spices, herbs and ground beef. Definitely a delectable appetiser for your Iftar feast.
Warm butter, oil and ghee in a pot under medium low heat and add the spices (cardamom, cinnamon and star anise).
Finely slice onions, ginger, garlic and knotted pandan leaf and stir in. Sautee until aromatic.
Add in the beef along with the kurma powder. Stir once more until well incorporated.
Add in some water (enough water to cover the meat) and cover until simmering.
Once simmering, add in the rice and half the water (8 cups). Stir gently and allow to come to a roiling boil.
Prepare the carrots and corn and add in (optional).
Add in 1-2 teaspoons of black and white pepper powder, and salt to taste. Cover and lower heat. Allow to cook for 20 minutes.
Add more water if needed.
If using a pressure cooker, add in all the water and allow to complete the porridge setting (about 45 minutes). But if using stove method, allow to cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and keeping a close watch on the pot.
Once all the rice has cooked, add coconut milk (optional) and allow to cook for a few more minutes.
Taste for seasoning and add salt or chicken stock cube as needed.
Stir in fried shallots, spring onions and celery leaves.