Rice Cooker Congee Recipe 375

Steps:

• Rice cooker: Dump all ingredients (except garnishes) into rice cooker, turn it on and stir occasionally, until congee is smooth and no longer grainy.
• Stovetop: Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in a medium saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat then turn down heat and let simmer until water has been absorbed.
• Add more water/broth if necessary (for both methods)
• Sprinkle with black/white pepper, a few drops of sesame oil and chopped scallions just before serving.

Steps:

• Rinse rice in rice cooker pot, changing water 4 to 5 times. Add stock, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, tamari sauce to pot and turn on rice cooker. Leave uncovered and stir occasionally for 45 minutes or until congee is smooth and no longer grainy. Add more water or chicken stock if necessary. When congee is done, change setting to 'keep warm'. Add fish and seafood to rice cooker. Stir and cover for 5 minutes or until seafoods is cooked through. Add salt to taste and stir in cilantro. Garnish with green onions and serve with white pepper and tamari sauce.

Steps:

• Place chicken, stock, rice, chiles, ginger, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hours.
• Remove chiles and ginger. Stir, breaking up chicken into bite-size pieces. Divide congee among bowls. Serve with an assortment of toppings alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Congee can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Reheat in a large pot over medium, stirring in water as needed to loosen.