For Asian Americans, congee is often comfort food when you're sick. As the child of a Filipino immigrant, I ate congee that my mother prepared when I couldn't keep down anything else. It was a plain ...

When I was a kid, I’d eat congee almost every other day. Congee is a traditional Chinese porridge made from boiling rice in a large amount of water for a long time. As it cooks, the rice releases its ...

Something magical happens to rice if left to boil for too long in an excess of water: The grains break down, absorbing the liquid and softening, creating a one-pot wonder of thick, stodgy starch ...

Rice cookers are usually associated with plain steamed rice, but this appliance can do more than that. Across different cuisines, rice-based steams have grains, vegetables, spices, and broths. These ...

I grew up eating rice porridge, and every culture has its version. From mush we originate — to mush we’ll return. By Zoë Hu My rice cooker was cheaply made and cheaply bought, a squat device of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re living solo, sharing a compact space or simply don’t cook rice in large batches, a small ...