Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements. 
Ginger Rice Porridge for Colds
A light, comforting porridge for days when you're feeling under the weather.
If you have a cold, feel tired, or have low blood pressure, this porridge is a great choice.
Today is my second day of being sick—my body feels exhausted and I have no appetite, but I still tried to cook a little thin porridge to regain some strength. When you're tired, even chewing feels like too much effort, so just sipping spoonfuls of hot, gentle porridge can help you feel better.
I use partially milled brown rice with the bran still on, which provides B vitamins and is healthier than regular white rice. It's a good idea to keep some of this rice on hand for making porridge; you can store it in the fridge to prevent bugs, since high-quality rice without preservatives can spoil faster than regular rice.
Ginger Rice Porridge for Colds
A light, comforting porridge for days when you're feeling under the weather.
If you have a cold, feel tired, or have low blood pressure, this porridge is a great choice.
Today is my second day of being sick—my body feels exhausted and I have no appetite, but I still tried to cook a little thin porridge to regain some strength. When you're tired, even chewing feels like too much effort, so just sipping spoonfuls of hot, gentle porridge can help you feel better.
I use partially milled brown rice with the bran still on, which provides B vitamins and is healthier than regular white rice. It's a good idea to keep some of this rice on hand for making porridge; you can store it in the fridge to prevent bugs, since high-quality rice without preservatives can spoil faster than regular rice.
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- 1
Soak the rice in warm water for about 1 hour before cooking to help it soften faster, or lightly crush it. Since the rice still has its bran layer, it will be firmer than regular rice.
- 2
Add the rice to a pot and simmer until very soft. When the porridge is tender, add finely crushed ginger and cook together. Season with vegetarian fish sauce, salt, and vegetable bouillon to taste. Add a little leek or green onion for aroma. When serving, top with perilla leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper. This porridge helps you sweat and recover from a cold.
- 3
You can also use a little vegetable broth if you want a sweeter, richer porridge.
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