Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) is warm and velvety, with a gently thickened texture and a clean, soothing flavor lifted by fresh ginger. It’s a comforting base that welcomes savory or aromatic toppings, perfect for a quiet breakfast, a light lunch, or a restorative dinner when you want something calm and nourishing.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Add stock, rice, salt, and ginger to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, until thick and creamy, about 1 hour.
- Calories 249.76 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.23 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 719.71 mg High
- Fiber 0.77 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.79 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source
- Potassium 167.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) is a Chinese breakfast recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Fresh Ginger, Rice, and Salt. Each serving provides about 249.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Fresh Ginger, Rice, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 249.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
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