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.

Questions

Can I make Breakfast Congee gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce, for serving. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Breakfast Congee keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Breakfast Congee?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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