Basic Congee

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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.

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Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Updated on October 23, 2024
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overhead view of congee rice with many garnishes
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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.

overhead view of congee rice with many garnishes

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
5g Fat
26g Carbs
12g Protein
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.