Breakfast Congee

Name: Breakfast Congee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained; 8 cups water; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fried shallots; 2 tbsp soy sauce, for serving; 2 tsp sesame oil, for serving; 2 century egg (preserved egg), peeled and diced

A comforting rice porridge with ginger, green onions, and your choice of protein toppings. This traditional Chinese breakfast is savory, warming, and easy to digest.

55 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
8 cups water
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp salt
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fried shallots
2 tbsp soy sauce, for serving
2 tsp sesame oil, for serving
2 century egg (preserved egg), peeled and diced

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 cup rinsed and drained jasmine rice, 8 cups water, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 inch peeled and sliced fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The congee should be thick and creamy.
3

If the congee becomes too thick, add more water or broth to reach your desired consistency.
4

Ladle the congee into bowls. Top each serving with 4 thinly sliced green onions, 1/4 cup fried shallots, and 2 peeled and diced century egg (preserved egg) if using.
5

Drizzle with 2 tbsp for serving soy sauce and 2 tsp for serving sesame oil to taste.
6

Serve hot, allowing each person to mix in the toppings as desired.

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Questions

How long does Breakfast Congee take?

As written, 55 minutes: 10 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (45 minutes): "Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally."

Is there a substitute for shallots in Breakfast Congee?

The entry for Breakfast Congee calls for 1/4 cup fried shallots. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Does Breakfast Congee contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp sesame oil, for serving. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Breakfast Congee?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 220 calories, with 13 g protein and 17 g fat, plus 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Breakfast Congee?

Refrigerate what is left of Breakfast Congee within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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