Taiwanese Rice Porridge (Congee) with Tofu and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine Rice
• 8 cups Water
• 1 block Firm Tofu
• 6 mushrooms Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the rice under cold water.
2. 2Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes, then slice thinly.
3. 3Dice the tofu into small cubes.
4. 4In a large pot, combine the rice, water, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the congee has thickened.
5. 5Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
6. 6Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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