China · Breakfast

Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee)

Serves 4

Congee is a type of rice porridge eaten across Asia. It may also be called juk, zhou, ganji, or other similar variations.

Allergens named in the ingredients: Soy, Sesame. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

220 g (7.75 oz) round rice, washed and drained
2.5 L (10 ½ cups) water or chicken broth
Light soy sauce, to personal preference
Sesame oil, to personal preference
White pepper, to personal preference
3 spring onions, chopped
4 tbsp freshly-chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
30 g (1 oz) sliced ginger

Method

Put the rice in a pan and add the bouillon or water. Bring to a boil.
Turn down the heat and leave over low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until all the rice has turned into a mash.
Add soy sauce and sesame oil and flavor with white pepper.
Finally, add the toppings according to personal preference.