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Some people think that porridge (粥) is not tasty. But for me, porridge is delicious. It can be a 1 (convenience) and very healthy way to start a day.
Porridge is a kind of food 2 (serve) for breakfast. It is usually a type of grain, like maize or oat, mixed 3 either milk or water. It is soft and sticky — thicker than liquid, but not solid. Porridge is very easy to digest, so it’s very good for people 4 are ill.
Porridge preparation — the amount of ingredient and cooking time — 5 (depend) on what you choose to use as your porridge base. If I’m cooking for 6 (I), I put some rolled oats in a pan, add some water and milk, and then let the mixture boil. I stir the porridge 7 (constant).
Once it 8 (cook), the fun part is adding the flavors. Porridge alone doesn’t have 9 very strong flavor. Although some people think this makes porridge boring, I think that’s what makes porridge exciting! It is like a blank piece of paper — you can add almost anything you want to the porridge base. Seeds, nuts and dried fruits are very good 10 (choice) to add and can give you energy for the day.