Red Rice Porridge (Congee) Recipe

Name: Red Rice Porridge (Congee)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup red rice, rinsed; 8 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; Optional toppings: soy sauce, fried shallots, cilantro, chili oil

Chinese · Soup · 65 min total

Red Rice Porridge (Congee) recipe videos

A comforting and nutritious congee made with red rice, slowly simmered to a creamy consistency. This recipe offers a wholesome twist on the classic congee, perfect for a warming breakfast or a light meal.

5
min prep

60
min cook

4
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup red rice, rinsed
8 cups water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Optional toppings: soy sauce, fried shallots, cilantro, chili oil

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the rinsed red rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, add salt and ginger, and stir. Cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the rice is broken down and the congee is thick and creamy.
Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and adjust salt to taste.
Ladle into bowls and top with sliced green onions and any additional toppings as desired.

Tips

For a thinner congee, add more water or broth during cooking.
Leftover congee can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; thin with water when reheating.
To save time, soak the red rice for 30 minutes before cooking to reduce cooking time by about 15 minutes.

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