Congee

Congee, a Chinese rice porridge, will make any cold winter's day warm and welcoming. This recipe, also known as 'jook', was inspired by my Grandmother's frequent preparation of this dish. You will enjoy congee's unique velvety and savory taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white rice
• 5 cups water
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets lean white fish, sliced
• ¼ cup pickled Chinese vegetables
• ¼ cup sliced Chinese roast pork
• 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
• ½ teaspoon vinegar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock, water, rice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, salt, and sesame oil in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until congee has thickened to the consistency of a light porridge, about 3 hours.

Step 2

Stir fish into congee and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Serve congee in bowls topped with pickled vegetables, roast pork, scallions, and peanuts. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and soy sauce over toppings.