About this dish
A savory rice porridge, slow-cooked until the rice breaks down into a smooth, comforting base, typically topped with meat, egg, or pickles.
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Ingredients
🍚1 cup rice
💧8 cups water or stock
🥚1 preserved or fresh egg, for topping
🧅Spring onion, sliced, for garnish
🥢Youtiao (fried dough) or pickled vegetables, to serve
Method
Serves 31
Rinse the rice and combine with water or stock in a large pot.2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1-1.5 hours until the rice breaks down and thickens.3
Season with salt to taste.4
Ladle into bowls and top with egg, spring onion, and any desired accompaniments.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Congee is eaten across China, commonly as a breakfast dish or when recovering from illness, valued for being gentle and easy to digest. Toppings and style vary significantly by region.
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