Rice Porridge (Congee)

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• Bring the water/stock to a boil and then lower the heat and add the rice.
• Bring it back to a boil and then lower the heat to medium to let it gently simmer for about 25-30 mins, stirring every now and then to prevent the rice from catching at the bottom of the pot.
• The rice grains will slowly release more starch and get smoother and creamier starting at about 20 mins or so.
• If you are adding meat like chicken, beef, pork, fish, add only after the porridge has thickened.
• Add them in at this point and stir until they are cooked through.
• Season with salt to your taste and serve immediately while the porridge is hot.
• The longer the porridge sits, the thicker it will get.
• You can always thin it out by adding more water or stock.