Ultimate Chinese Congee
This authentic Chinese congee recipe delivers silky, comforting rice porridge in just 35 minutes. Flavored with ginger, garlic, scallions, and a touch of sesame oil, it's the perfect breakfast or soothing meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs mostly clear. Transfer to a large saucepan and add water.
Bring the rice and water to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, about 8-10 minutes.
Prepare aromatics: thinly slice ginger and garlic; slice scallions, keeping white and green parts separate.
Reduce heat to a brisk simmer. Add ginger, garlic, and scallion whites. Stir frequently and cook for 30 minutes.
Season with soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens and a drizzle of sesame oil.
