Whole-Grain Breakfast Porridge

red or wild rice

steel-cut oats

pearl barley or farro

farina or wheat cereal

2-inch piece orange peel

cinnamon stick

to 2 tablespoons packed dark or light brown sugar

salt

dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, raisins and/or chopped apricots)

Chopped nuts, maple syrup and/or milk, for serving (optional)