Congee (Rice Porridge)

Ingredients

• • 1 cup jasmine rice
• • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• • 1 inch ginger, sliced
• • Toppings: soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions
• • Crispy fried shallots
• • Soy sauce and sesame oil
• • White pepper
• • Century egg or preserved vegetables (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse rice and add to a large pot with broth and ginger.
2. Step 2: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
3. Step 3: Cook for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and is creamy.
4. Step 4: Add more broth or water if too thick.
5. Step 5: Season with salt to taste.
6. Step 6: Serve in bowls topped with soft-boiled egg, green onions, fried shallots, soy sauce, and sesame oil.