Congee

Ingredients

• ³/₄ cup long grain rice
• 9 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water and rice to a boil.
2. When the rice is boiling, turn the heat down to medium low. Place the lid on the pot, tilting it to allow steam to escape
3. (the same as you would do when making cooked rice.
4. Cook on medium low to low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice has the thick, creamy texture of porridge (1 - 1 1/4 hours).
5. Add the salt, taste and add seasonings if desired.
6. Serve with garnishes such as crushed peanuts if desired.