Jook Chinese Breakfast Rice Soup
Jook is a savory rice porridge. Can be eaten for breakfast, as a late-night snack or anytime.
Steps
Wash the rice in a colander until the water runs clear.
Soak rice in water to cover for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a slow cooker set on high.
Drain , rinse , and drain the rice one last time.
Add the rice to the hot oil and cook , stirring , until the rice is well coated with oil and smells toasty.
Add in the stock all at once , then the salt and cilantro stems.
Stir well , cover , turn cooker temperature to low , and cook 8-9 hours or overnight.
To finish the jook , stir it well because the liquid and rice may have separated.
If you want your jook thicker , turn the cooker on high , cover and cook for 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours more , stirring occasionally.
The soup will become thick and white.
Add the soy milk now , if desired , for an ultra-creamy consistency.
To serve , set out small bowls of chopped cilantro leaves and minced green onion with a choice of oyster sauce , soy sauce , and hot sauce.
Ingredients
calrose rice, vegetable oil, chicken broth, salt, cilantro, plain soymilk, fresh cilantro leaves, green onion, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce