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Chinese Rice Congee Breakfast
55 min total10 prep45 cook4 servings280 cal
ClassicPescetarian
Silky Chinese rice congee simmered until creamy, topped with ginger, green onion, and soy sauce. A gentle, warming breakfast staple across southern China.
Ingredients
pantry
- 1 cupjasmine rice
- 8 cupchicken broth
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 0.5 tspwhite pepper
- 1 tspsalt
produce
- 2 tbspfresh ginger
- 4green onions
Steps
- Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Combine rice and broth in a pot; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to low and simmer 40 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
- Julienne ginger and slice green onions.
- Season congee with salt and white pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and top with ginger and green onions.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over each serving.
- Serve hot with extra condiments on the side.
Tips
- Stir occasionally and add water as needed for a porridge-like consistency.
- Use chicken broth for richer flavor or water for a lighter version.
- Top each bowl differently — shredded chicken, preserved egg, or peanuts.
- A drizzle of sesame oil at the end adds aroma.
