Simple rice porridge

Heat the oil in a small saucepan under medium heat until hot but not smoking. Saut the garlic for one minute. You can skip this step for a lighter flavoured porridge.

Add the rice and just enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Add dashi powder/chicken broth cube, stir until it dissolves. Stir in soy sauce. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for a couple of minutes.

Optionally, add an egg, stir it into the porridge and let it poach. Serve hot.