Simple, light and satisfying, tender kabocha squash is a perfect vegetable to finish off a classic congee rice and ginger porridge. Slideshow: Squash Recipes
How to Make It
In large pot add stock, rice, salt and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Stir occasionally so that the rice doesn't clump or stick at the bottom.
While the congee is simmering prep the kabocha squash: peel, seed and cut the kabocha squash into bite sized pieces, about 1/2-inch cubes.
Simmer the congee for about 30 minutes then add the kabocha squash. Add additional water if necessary if the kabocha is not cooked fully.
Continue to simmer until the congee is thickened and creamy and the kabocha squash is tender and soft. Add salt to taste. Top with sliced green onions and sesame oil or soy sauce, if desired. Serve the congee hot.
Notes
As the congee cools, it will become thicker. Add additional stock or water if necessary to make the congee to your desired thickness.
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Aggregate Rating value: 3
Review Count: 2
Worst Rating: 0
Best Rating: 5
Author Name: greenbriar903
Review Body: This soup was INEDIBLE. Squash was undercooked even though I roasted it first, ginger didn't come through at all, and no matter how much I stirred, it kept sticking to the bottom of the pot. Without soy sauce it literally tasted like flavorless mush. Did anyone even try to make this recipe before posting? What a waste of time and ingredients!
Review Rating:
Date Published: 2018-02-11
Author Name: greenbriar903
Review Body: Forgot to add the one star. BOO.
Review Rating: 1
Date Published: 2018-02-11
Author Name: ely123806
Review Body: I love this recipe!! I lived in China for a while for work and the congee/ baizhou I had there was often bland. It was usually plain, or had some red beans added. After spending time back in the states, I surprisingly grew to crave a bowl of it for breakfast again. This recipe is perfect. It is so flavorful and I love the addition of kabocha squash. I have a feeling this will be a repeat breakfast item at my house. My partner loves it too! Thank you, it fed my nostalgia and was also very delicious!
Review Rating: 5
Date Published: 2017-09-26
