we band together with our friend Meilin Lee

我們和我們的朋友李美林一起組織

to make a warm, soothing bowl of Mei's family recipe,

來做一碗溫暖、舒緩的梅氏家族食譜。

Smiley Face Congee.

笑臉粥。

Before we start, make sure to rinse and drain

在我們開始之前，請確保沖洗和瀝乾

your rice a few times.

你的米飯要多吃幾遍。

This reduces the rice's surface starch, making it less gummy

這將減少大米的表面澱粉，使其不那麼膠著。

as it cooks and improving the texture of the final dish.

當它被煮熟時，會改善最終菜餚的質地。

Now, let's prep our veggies and toppings.

現在，讓我們準備好我們的蔬菜和配料。

Slice up some ginger, green onion, and mushroom,

切一些薑片、蔥和蘑菇。

and set aside for later.

並放置在一旁備用。

Like Mei, the rice should always be front and center.

像梅姐一樣，米飯應該總是在前面和中心。

But when combined with these other ingredients,

但當與這些其他成分結合起來時。

it creates a well-balanced harmony of flavor.

它創造了一種平衡的和諧風味。

Next, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces

接下來，將雞肉切成一口大小的片狀

and add to a bowl along with some oyster sauce, cornstarch,

並與一些蠔油、玉米澱粉一起加入到一個碗中。

chicken bullion, and water.

雞肉湯，和水。

Mix the ingredients well with a bit of vegetable oil

用一點植物油將材料混合均勻

to combine.

來結合。

Then set aside to marinate while preparing the zhou,

然後放在一旁醃製，同時準備zhou。

or porridge.

或粥。

Wow, Mei.

哇，梅姐。

Ni zhen ke'ai!

Ni zhen ke'ai!

[GIGGLING]

[咯咯笑]

Thank you!

謝謝你!

What's next?

下一步是什麼？

Ah.

啊。

All right.

好的。

Add your prepared rice to a pot of boiling water.

將準備好的米飯加入到一鍋沸水中。

Cover the pot and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.

蓋上鍋蓋，讓其燉煮約20分鐘。

The porridge should be at a steady rolling boil.

粥應該處於穩定的滾動沸騰狀態。

And the rice will be slightly fluffy looking.

而且米飯看起來會略微蓬鬆。

Mei, will you please bring me the chicken?

小梅，請你把雞肉拿給我好嗎？

Xiexie.

Xiexie.

Add the marinated chicken a bit at a time

每次加入一點醃製好的雞肉

and allow to come back up to a boil.

並讓其恢復到沸騰狀態。

Once the porridge has reached a thick,

一旦粥達到濃稠。

oatmeal-like consistency, follow by adding

燕麥片一樣的濃度，然後加入

your ginger and salt to taste.

你的姜和鹽的味道。

While the congee finishes coming together, fry up some eggs.

當粥完成後，煎一些雞蛋。

Sweet.

很好。

It's time to assemble our bowls.

現在是時候組裝我們的碗了。

Scoop a generous portion of the congee into a bowl.

在碗中舀出適量的粥。

Then build the face, starting with the fried eggs

然後建立臉部，從煎蛋開始

for the eyes, green onions for the eyebrows, a mushroom

眉毛用蔥，眼睛用綠豆，一個香菇

nose, and a soy sauce smile.

鼻子，和一個醬油的微笑。

Hao bang.

Hao bang。

Congee is a perfect breakfast to share with your jia ren

粥是與你的佳人分享的完美早餐

and enjoy together.

並一起享受。

Xiwang ni xihuan.

Xiwang ni xihuan.

To make your own Smiley Face Congee at home,

在家制作自己的笑臉粥。

try this recipe.

試試這個菜單。