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Congee

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

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 5 cups water

  • 1 cup white rice

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets lean white fish, sliced

  • ¼ cup pickled Chinese vegetables

  • ¼ cup sliced Chinese roast pork

  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

  • ½ teaspoon vinegar, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste

Directions

  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.

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

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

Cook's Note:

Rice wine vinegar can be used in place of the apple cider vinegar, if desired. Pork floss (pork sung) can be used in place of the roast pork, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
3g Fat
28g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 1431mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 314mg 7%

* 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.

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