Congee Recipe
Pair this simple yet rich rice porridge with almost any Asian dish—it's silky smooth and especially complementary to spicy foods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup medium grain rice or long grain rice
- 10 cups chicken broth low-sodium, or vegetable broth
- 1-inch ginger peeled and thinly sliced, piece
- kosher salt to taste
- green onion for garnish, chopped
- sesame oil optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then let it soak in water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Make sure to drain it thoroughly.
- In a pot, combine soaked rice, broth, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and help the rice thicken into a creamy porridge. If needed, add a little bit of water to thin it out.
- Taste the congee and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a light drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.