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Congee (Asian Rice Porridge)

Name: Congee (Asian Rice Porridge)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: east-asian-chinese
Ingredients: 80 g White rice; 800 ml Chicken broth; 10 g Ginger; 15 g Spring onions; 5 ml Sesame oil; 5 ml Soy sauce

Silky Chinese rice porridge simmered until broken down — the ultimate comfort food for an upset gut.

Total Time

45 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

40 min

Servings

Cuisine

East Asian Chinese

180kcal

Calories

Protein

32g

Carbs

Fat

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How to Make It

1
Combine rice, broth, and ginger slices in a pot. Bring to a boil.
2
Reduce to a very low simmer. Cook 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
The rice should completely break down into a thick, silky porridge.
4
Serve topped with spring onions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and soy sauce.

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