How to Make Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
"Congee is Chinese rice porridge, which can be served plain, sweet, or savory. Here are three ways to cook this classic dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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Basics:
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3/4 cup long grain rice
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9 cups water (or substitute chicken, vegetable, or beef stock)
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1 teaspoon salt (optional)
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1 teaspoon sunflower, peanut, vegetable or olive oil (optional)
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Options:
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There are no rules about what you can add to congee. Typically people add meat, fish, vegetables and healthy herbs and you can also add shredded lotus root and gingko nuts. You can also make a sweet version of congee with raising, Chinese dates (
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jujubes), and a bit of
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rock sugar. Another wonderful congee includes
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Shiitake mushrooms, pork mince, and
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