Tea eggs
Cook the eggs first, then crack the shells and simmer them in spiced tea.
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Millet congee
Add millet to boiling water, then simmer gently until the grains soften.
~35 minestimated time3servings5clear steps
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Follow the food, not just the clock.- 01
Rinse the millet
Rinse the millet gently once in a fine sieve and drain.
Look forThe millet is clean without vigorous rubbing.
Preparation ↗ - 02
Add to boiling water
Bring the drinking water to a boil in a roomy pot. Gradually add the millet while stirring to prevent clumps and sticking.
Look forThe grains are dispersed with no clumps stuck to the base.
Boiling ↗ - 03
Boil and watch closely
Maintain a controlled boil and stay by the stove. Stir across the base occasionally. Lower the heat promptly if foam rises to prevent overflow. Start a 6 min check-in when the water returns to a boil after adding the millet.
Look forThe water boils without overflowing or scorching at the bottom.
Boiling ↗ - 04
Simmer until soft
Reduce to a gentle simmer with the lid ajar. Stir occasionally and check that the grains are tender and the porridge has the desired consistency; continue if needed. Start a 15 min check-in when you reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Look forThe grains are tender with no hard centers and the liquid has thickened slightly.
Simmering ↗ - 05
Turn off and serve
Turn off the heat, ladle into bowls and let cool slightly before eating.
Look forThe tender grains are evenly suspended in the porridge.
Preparation ↗
Recipe sources & image information
Adapted from HowToCook / 小米粥 · HowToCook contributors / Anduin2017/HowToCook · Unlicense
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