The steps for cooking Patpong porridge include soaking the ingredients, starting the simmering process and serving out of the pot. Soak the bulk Patpong rice for about 2-4 hours, which will make the rice easier to cook. Pour off the soaking water, add hot water and pour it into the rice cooker, then add cinnamon and red dates and other ingredients to simmer together. Cook for about 40 minutes or so to cook the Eight Treasure Porridge. Add rock sugar to the cooked Eight Treasure Porridge, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes, the flavor of Eight Treasure Porridge is more intense. Then you can serve out the Eight Treasure Porridge for consumption.