Congee
Congee is a rice porridge that has been around for centuries and is enjoyed in many cultures. There are many different ways to make congee, and the dish can be customized to include different ingredients.
The earliest recorded mention of congee dates back to the 6th century BCE in China. It was mentioned in an ancient text called “The Book of Rites”. Congee was traditionally made with white rice, but now there are many different recipes that include different types of rice, such as brown rice, black rice, and red rice.
There are many different ways to make congee. The rice can be cooked in water, broth, or even milk. It can be flavored with different ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy sauce. Congee can also be topped with different toppings, such as fried onions, peanuts, and soybeans.
Advice
When making congee, it is important to remember to use the right ratio of rice to water. Generally, a ratio of 1:6 is used. This means for every cup of rice, use six cups of water. Additionally, start with cold water and gradually bring it to a boil. After that, reduce the heat and simmer it for at least an hour. Adding flavorings like salt, spices, herbs, and seasonings can add depth of flavor to the congee. Lastly, make sure to stir the congee often during the cooking process to prevent it from sticking and burning.
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Recipes
Chicken Congee
- ginger
- salt
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- spring onion
- chicken stock
- sushi rice
Chicken Congee With Turmeric and Cumin
- FOR SERVING
- tomato
- iceberg lettuce
- CONGEE
- salt
- jasmine rice
- oil
- cumin
- turmeric
- onion
- garlic
- HALAL CHICKEN
- salt
- turmeric
- chicken thigh
- cardamom
- cumin
- olive oil
- SPICY SAUCE
- salt
- bell pepper
- champagne vinegar
- crystal hot sauce
- YOGURT SAUCE
- salt
- za atar
- mayonnaise
- yogurt
Pork and Shiitake Congee
- chili oil
- salt
- white
- jasmine rice
- ginger
- soy sauce
- vegetable oil
- shiitake mushroom
- ground pork
- green onion
Red Rice Congee with Chicken, Kimchi, and Mushrooms
- furikake
- korean hot pepper paste available korean market
- salt
- red rice
- ginger
- garlic
- kimchi
- green onion
- vegetable oil
- chicken thigh
- chicken stock
- oyster mushroom
Instant Pot Congee Recipe
- jasmine rice
- vegetable oil
- ginger
- sesame oil
- garlic
- green onion
- shallot
- chicken leg
- egg
- chicken broth
- fish sauce
Turkey Congee with Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms
- cilantro
- black pepper
- salt
- soy sauce
- cinnamon
- ginger
- turkey carcass
- onion
- star anise pod
- grain rice
- vegetable oil
- shiitake mushroom
Congee with Spring Vegetables and Green Garlic Oil
- salt
- pea
- olive oil
- olive oil
- ginger
- green garlic
- onion
- cilantro
- bacon
- asparagus
- bacon
- morel mushroom
- chicken wing
- jasmine rice
Chinese Sausage and Mushroom Congee
- ginger
- green onion
- grain white rice
- salt
- soy sauce
- chinese sausage
- chicken
- mushroom
Beef Congee
- jasmine rice
- ground beef
- garlic
- olive oil
- soy sauce
- salt
- onion powder
- chicken stock
- scallop
Ground Pork and Corn Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) Recipe
- salt
- shaoxing wine
- ear corn corn kernel
- cornstarch
- short grain rice
- ground pork
- ginger
- garlic
- soy sauce
- sugar
- vegetable
- green onion
- water
Congee
- pearl barley
- rice
- wheat
Congee (Rice Porridge)
- chinese chile oil
- salt
- grain white rice
Beijing-Style Congee
- japanese short grain white rice
Brown Rice Congee With Beef, Shiitake, and Garlic Chips Recipe
- Congee
- chive
- brown rice
- white pepper
- soy sauce
- shiitake mushroom
- Garlic Chips
- garlic
- olive oil
- salt
- Beef
- ground beef
- sugar
- salt
- cornstarch
- peanut
- soy sauce
Congee (Rice Porridge)
- chinese chile oil
- salt
- grain white rice
Turkey Congee
- salt
- cilantro
- white rice
- onion
- turkey carcass
- carrot
- celery
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 56%
- ginger 50%
Usual Ingredients
- soy sauce 38%
- garlic 31%
- green onion 31%
- jasmine rice 31%