Congee

Ingredients

6 Tbsp	Rice, medium grain (Main)
2 Ltr	Water
1 tsp	Sea salt
1 tsp	Vegetable oil

Accompaniments

2 Tbsp	Red chillies, finely sliced
4	Wonton wrappers, fried in a little vegetable oil until crispy
4 Tbsp	Spring onions, finely sliced
⅓ cup	Soy sauce
2 Tbsp	Coriander
¼ cup	Sesame oil
½ cup	Fried shallots, available from Asian stores
½ cup	Peanuts, roasted and chopped

Directions

1. Pour the water into a 5-litre heavy-based pot. Add the rice, salt and oil. Put the lid on but leave it slightly ajar so the rice doesn't bubble up and spill over.
2. Gently simmer for approximately 80 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Ladle into warm bowls at the table where guests can add any of the accompaniments they wish.