Congee (Rice Porridge / Jook)
Silky Chinese rice porridge simmered until creamy — the classic comfort food for an upset stomach or recovery day. Gentle, warming, and endlessly toppable.
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Ingredients
- 1 cupwhite rice
- 8 cupsbroth or water
- 1 tbspginger (sliced)
- 1 chicken breast (optional)
- 2 green onions
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- sesame oil (to drizzle)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and combine with the broth and ginger in a big pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then drop to a low simmer and cook, stirring now and then, until the grains break down into a loose, creamy porridge, about 50 minutes.
50:00 - 3
If using chicken, poach it in the congee and shred it back in.
- 4
Season with soy and salt; serve topped with green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil. Add more broth to thin as it thickens.
Notes
The long, slow cook is what makes it soothing and easy to digest — perfect when you're run down or recovering. Top with anything: egg, peanuts, cilantro, chile. More water = lighter; less = heartier. Photo: Adobe Stock (#584304895), licensed.
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