Congee Recipe

Chinese · Main course · 65 min total

A comforting Chinese rice porridge, perfect for breakfast or a soothing meal. This recipe yields a smooth, creamy congee with optional toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 8 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ginger, thinly sliced
• Optional toppings: sliced green onions, fried shallots, sesame oil, soy sauce, pickled vegetables, shredded chicken

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, water or broth, salt, and ginger slices. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The congee is done when the rice has broken down and the porridge is thick and creamy.
4. Remove the ginger slices. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Tips

• For a thinner congee, add more water or broth during cooking.
• Leftover congee can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; add a little water when reheating.
• To make it more substantial, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or century egg.

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