Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)

• 1 cupjasmine rice, rinsed
• 9 cupswater
• 2 slicesginger
• 1 tspsalt
• 1 tbspsoy sauce
• 1 tsptoasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tspwhite pepper
• 3 scallions, sliced

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Method

1. 1

   Combine rice, water, ginger, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce to a low simmer with the lid ajar. Cook 60-70 min, stirring occasionally, until the grains break down into a thick porridge.

3. 3

   Thin with hot water if too thick.

4. 4

   Ladle into bowls and top with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and scallion.