Basic Congee

Congee is a white rice porridge and exists under different names in all Asian countries.

The principle is very simple. The white rice is cooked for a very long time over a low heat in a large quantity of water or broth until the rice (which is full of water) swells and begins to decompose to form a porridge. Once the porridge has been prepared, it may be accompanied by small pieces of cooked meat, steamed or pan-fried vegetables, spices, herbs, soy sauce, or sesame oil. The varieties are infinite.

Basic Congee

Congee is a white rice porridge and exists under different names in all Asian countries.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: congee, how to make congee

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• ¾ cup long grain rice
• 9 cups vegetables broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Chopped peanuts and green onions for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• In a large pot, bring the water and rice to a boil.
• When the rice is boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low. Place the lid on the pot—leave a little space to allow the steam to escape.
• Cook on medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the rice has the thick, creamy texture of porridge. This can take about 50 minute.
• Add salt to taste, along with any other desired seasonings.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2698mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1126IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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