breakfast

Congee (Rice Porridge)

Name: Congee (Rice Porridge)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jasmine rice; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 inch knob, sliced fresh ginger; 2 crushed garlic cloves; 4 soft-boiled eggs; to top scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce

Silky Chinese rice porridge with ginger, topped with soft-boiled egg and scallions

50 min total

4 servings

$1.70–$2.83/serving

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asian comfort-food dairy-free

Ingredients

1/2 cup jasmine rice
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 inch knob, sliced fresh ginger
2 crushed garlic cloves
4 soft-boiled eggs
to top scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce

Instructions

1.Bring broth with ginger and garlic to a boil; add rinsed rice.
2.Reduce heat and simmer 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and becomes creamy.
3.Remove ginger and garlic; season with salt.
4.Serve topped with soft-boiled egg, scallions, sesame oil, and a dash of soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Based on per bowl

Calories

220 kcal

Carbs

38 g

Protein

8 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

1 g

Sugar

1 g