Mushroom and sweet corn porridge recipe

Mushroom and sweet corn porridge is a chinese vegetarian congee using white rice, dried chinese mushrooms, sweet corn and carrot.

Sweet corn is rich in vitamin A and E. Good for eyesight, prevent bleeding gums. Vitamin E can lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, prevent high blood pressure and prevent hardening of the arteries.

Ingredients
120g sweet corn
80g dried mushroom
80g carrot
8 cups of water
1 tsp salad oil
1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Wash and dice the carrot
2. Wash the sweet corn and drain
3. Wash and soak the mushrooms until soft and drain
4. Do not throw the soaking water. Add to the water used to cook the porridge. It will enhance the flavour of the porridge.
5. Slice the mushrooms thinly
6. Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes
7. Place the rice in a pot and add the water
8. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer
9. When the porridge is done, add the carrot, mushrooms and sweet corn and cook till soft
10. Add the salt and salad oil before serving

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