when i prepared this porridge it was in a slow cooker(unconventional method) but you can purchase a congee cooker. it takes all day but it's well worth it. |
i used 1-1/2 cups of a good quality rice and soaked it overnight. |
the next morning i drained the rice and rinsed it carefully under cold running water. |
i added the rice to the crock pot / slow cooker with at least 3 - 4 cups of either homemade vegetable stock and water or chicken broth and water and i always added finely chopped onions, minced garlic and a dash of hot sauce but that was my personal choice. |
i do not have exact measurements for this recipe because i did it by eye. |
i cooked this on high for the entire day, usually adding more hot liquid throughout the day. |
the consistency is not too thick and not too thin or watery. |
i always placed a tea towel over the top of the crock pot / slow cooker to prevent any heat from escaping. |
this porridge is absolutely delicious and excellent as cold weather comfort food. we usually had baby bok choy, chopped green onions, soy sauce and hot sauce with this. i like a dollop of butter on mine as well ;) |
