Basic Chinese Congee

Name: Basic Chinese Congee
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup raw long-grain white rice, rinsed; 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning; One-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thin; Sliced green onion, for garnish; Sesame seed oil or soy sauce (optional)

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Dress up this classic white rice porridge with your favorite savory toppings like bacon, chinese sausage or onions. Slideshow: One-Bowl Rice Recipes

By Todd Porter and Diane Cu

November 2014

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Ingredients

1 cup raw long-grain white rice, rinsed
7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning
One-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thin
Sliced green onion, for garnish
Sesame seed oil or soy sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
Simmer the congee for about 1 hour or until the congee is thickened and creamy. Add salt to taste. 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.

Serve With

Add sliced green onion and optional sesame oil or soy sauce to taste.

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Anonymous

06/22/2021

Just because something has soy sauce in it, doesn't make it "Asian". The ratio is 1:10, rice:water and a "basic" congee actually just rice and water. This is borderline cultural appropriation.

02/06/2021

This is the most satisfying meal. I know one might say oh it’s so bland, but maybe that is part of its goodness. It feels like a hug. And you can make it as unplanned as you want to. For me, this evening it is particularly lovely because of the healing nature of the soup with ingredients like ginger and the broth (I made mine using bone broth). It is a magic tonic for my colitis.

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