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The Ultimate Congee ,Chinese Rice Porridge

The Ultimate Congee Recipe: Delicious Chinese Rice Porridge Soup

Experience the comfort of The Ultimate Congee, a creamy Chinese rice porridge that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup white rice rinsed thoroughly
  • 1 litre water
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 3 pieces chicken legs
  • chopped spring onions for topping
  • poached egg/soft boiled egg for topping
  • century egg or salted egg for topping
  • crispy garlic for topping
  • light soy sauce for topping
  • fish sauce for topping
  • sesame oil for topping
  • fresh coriander for topping
  • pickled vegetables for topping

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Wash the rice by rinsing it thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, add the chicken legs, rinsed rice, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, salt, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your congee by adding different proteins like tofu or seafood and experimenting with various toppings to suit your taste.

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