Congee

Name: Congee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 8 cups chicken broth; 2 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce, for serving; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded; 2 century eggs (optional), chopped

A comforting rice porridge popular across China, perfect for breakfast. This savory dish features ginger, green onions, and your choice of protein toppings.

70 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
2 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce, for serving
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
2 century eggs (optional), chopped

Instructions

1

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

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
3

Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the congee has thickened to your desired consistency. Add more broth or water if it becomes too thick.
4

Remove the ginger slices.
5

Ladle the congee into bowls and top with 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, 4 thinly sliced green onions, a drizzle of 1 tsp sesame oil, and a splash of 2 tbsp for serving soy sauce.
6

If using, add 2 chopped century eggs (optional) as a topping.
7

Serve hot.

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Questions

How long does Congee take?

As written, 70 minutes: 10 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (1 hour): "Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the congee has thickened to your desired consistency."

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Congee?

The entry for Congee calls for 1 tsp sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Congee gluten-free?

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

Does Congee contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, 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 calories are in Congee?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 12 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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