Basic Congee Recipe

Basic congee creates fragrant ginger rice that's long-simmered halfway between soup and porridge, garnished with crunchy, spicy toppings for textural contrast. This fundamental preparation demonstrates how rice can be transformed into comforting base that accepts numerous flavor additions and garnish options. The fragrant ginger provides aromatic warmth while the long simmering creates creamy texture that's both satisfying and gentle. This soup-porridge consistency makes congee perfect for comfort food while the garnish options allow customization for different taste preferences. The crunchy and spicy toppings provide textural contrast that elevates simple rice into interesting and satisfying meal experiences.

This basic congee is fragrant ginger rice, long-simmered, halfway between soup and porridge. Garnish it with crunchy, spicy, things, like chopped peanuts, chili crisp, green onions, or anything you like.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

4

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

• 7 cups stock

• 1 cup rice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh ginger

Directions

1. Add stock, rice, salt, and ginger to a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, making sure rice does not stick to the bottom. Reduce the heat to low; simmer for 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205	Calories
5g	Fat
26g	Carbs
12g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 747mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g	23%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 467mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.