cantonese: pei dan jook
mandarin: pi dan zhou
makes about 4 servings.
1. put in a big pot and bring to a boil, then simmer (covered) for 30 minutes:
1 c white rice
8 c water
2. after 30 minutes, add:
2 thousand-year-old eggs, each peeled and chopped into eight pieces
3. simmer (covered) for 10 more minutes, then stir in:
2 stalks of scallions, chopped into short segments
salt to taste (about 2 t)
4. simmer for 30 more seconds, then it's ready to serve.
enjoy!
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