Origin Basic Congee

Congee has been made for thousands of years throughout China and neighboring countries. Every region — and every family — has its own way of preparing it, whether plain, enriched with broth, or simmered with aromatics like ginger and garlic.

What I Love About This Recipe

It requires almost no effort. You simply simmer rice and water (or stock) until they break down into a creamy porridge. From there, you can customize it however you like, from savory toppings to a drizzle of soy sauce.

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Basic Congee

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: Recipes

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked white rice (short- or medium-grain preferred)

• 8 cups water or chicken broth

• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced (optional)

• ½ tsp salt, or to taste

Directions

• Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
• In a large pot, combine rice, water or broth, ginger (if using), and salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1–1½ hours, until the rice breaks down and the congee reaches your desired consistency. Add more water if needed.
• Remove ginger slices.
• Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• For a smoother texture, cook longer and stir more frequently.
• Popular toppings include sliced green onions, soy sauce, shredded chicken, century eggs, pickled vegetables, and toasted sesame oil.
• Leftover congee thickens as it sits — just add water when reheating.

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Origin Basic Congee

Congee is a traditional dish popular throughout East and Southeast Asia, with countless regional variations. It’s been a staple comfort food for centuries, often eaten during illness or as a nourishing start to the day.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This congee recipe is super simple, with just rice and water, but it forms the perfect blank canvas for all kinds of toppings and flavors. It’s creamy, gentle, and filling — great for warming up on chilly mornings or calming a busy digestive system.

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Basic Congee

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

205

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice (or any white rice)

• 8 cups water or chicken broth (for more flavor)

• Salt to taste

Directions

• Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a large pot, combine the rice and water (or broth). Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered or partially covered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Cook for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the rice breaks down and the mixture thickens to a creamy porridge consistency.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Serve hot with your choice of toppings like sliced scallions, shredded chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, or a boiled egg.

Notes

• Stir frequently toward the end to avoid sticking or burning.
• For a thicker congee, cook longer or use less water.
• You can make congee in a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience.
• customize with ginger, garlic, mushrooms, or your favorite proteins for variety

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