Bowl of Chinese rice porridge (congee) with pork pieces and green onion garnish on a wooden tray.

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Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee)

Congee is a type of rice porridge eaten across Asia. It may also be called juk, zhou, ganji, or other similar variations.

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Gather first

Ingredients

  • 220 g (7.75 oz) round rice, washed and drained
  • 2.5 L (10 ½ cups) water or chicken broth
  • Light soy sauce, to personal preference
  • Sesame oil, to personal preference
  • White pepper, to personal preference
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • 4 tbsp freshly-chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 30 g (1 oz) sliced ginger

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Make it

Method

  1. Put the rice in a pan and add the bouillon or water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Turn down the heat and leave over low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until all the rice has turned into a mash.
  3. Add soy sauce and sesame oil and flavor with white pepper.
  4. Finally, add the toppings according to personal preference.