Congee
Rice porridge with toppings
Ingredients
- 1 cup short or medium grain rice I used Jasmine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- extra water
- salt
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 inch piece ginger minced
Topping ideas:
- tofu
- soft boiled eggs
- leftover meat
- steamed spinach
- mustard stems
- bamboo shoots
- water chestnuts
- scallions
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- chili oil or crisp
- cilantro
Instructions
- Place the rice and stock in a large pot with the ginger and garlic and a little salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-50 minutes depending on the texture you want. The rice should be soft. This is a porridge and not a bowl of rice so you want a thicker, softer texture.... think oatmeal or grits. This is a preference though and there is a wide range so really anything goes. Taste and adjust the salt level.
- Serve in bowls topped with whatever toppings you like.
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