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How to Make Rice Porridge

Rice porridge is a delicious dish made primarily from rice and water, boiled over high heat and simmered until thick. It is suitable for people of all ages and offers health benefits such as strengthening the spleen, harmonizing the stomach, and clearing the lungs.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Rice
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil (optional)

Calculations

  • A typical serving for one person is 60ml–110ml of rice.
  • The volume of water should be 9–12 times the volume of the rice.
  • A standard bowl has a capacity of 500ml.
  • The latest time T1 to switch from high heat: 1.5 minutes/500ml * water volume
  • The earliest time Tr the porridge is ready to eat: 10 minutes/500ml * water volume
  • Mass of oil Mo: raw rice volume / 10
  • Chilling time Tc = raw rice volume /10 ml/minute.

Use the above conditions to calculate the proportions of raw materials for your plan.

Instructions

  • (Optional) Mix Mo ml of oil with the washed rice, ensuring thorough mixing so that every grain is coated with a thin layer of oil.
  • (Optional) Chill the rice-oil mixture for time Tc.
  • Add the rice and water to the pot.
  • Turn on high heat and heat until time T1.
  • Reduce the heat before time T1. If you forget this step, the water may boil over and extinguish the flame, which is very dangerous!
  • Heat until time Tr. Turn off the heat at time Tr.

Additional Information

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