How To Make Basic Asian Rice Porridge (Congee)

Asian rice porridge is a very popular food in Asian culture. Always that food is known as Congee. Although it is mostly known as a classic Chinese breakfast, it has been in Asian countries for years; It is preferred at every meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Congee has a consistency similar to pudding; It can be made in different ways with beef, chicken or vegetables. In the rest of our content, we will talk in detail about how you can make basic Asian rice porridge, which will be a delicious meal.

What Is The Congee?

Dating back to more than 2000 years ago, Congee is a traditional dish consumed in China since ancient times. Congee, which was initially preferred because it aided digestion, over time became a dish consumed not only for its taste. The congee is mostly eaten in China. It is also eaten in Thailand, Korea, and Japan outside of China. Nowadays, it is consumed in some European countries as well as Asian countries.

How To Make Basic Asian Rice Porridge

Ingredients for Basic Asian Rice Porridge:

• 1 cup white rice (long grain or short grain – optional)
• 1 pinch of salt,
• 6 cups water or broth (chicken, vegetable or seafood)

Other Optional Ingredients You Can Add:

• Sliced ​​green onion,
• Crispy fried shallots,
• chopped ginger,
• Boiled or soft-boiled eggs,
• Minced chicken or pork,
• pickled vegetables,
• Sesame oil,
• Chili oil or a different sauce of your choice.

Basic Asian Rice Porridge Making Instructions:

1-)Rinse The Rice

First, place the rice in the strainer and rinse it under cold water. If you don’t rinse the rice, too much starch may remain and the puree may be too thick.

2-)Start Cooking Rice

Mix the broth into the rinsed rice in a large pot at home. Boil the mixture mixed with meat broth or chicken broth over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, do not forget to stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pot. 

3-) Add Flavoring Spices

Once the congee reaches the porridge consistency you desire, add spices and salt, depending on your preference.

4-) Service Time

You can place the cooked congee on your serving plates and enjoy it with your food 🙂

Making Perfect Basic Asian Rice Porridge Tips

1-)Try Different Rice Types

Mostly white rice is preferred while making congee, but you can try other types of rice such as jasmine rice and sushi rice.

2-) Use Meat, Chicken or Vegetable Broth

While making congee, you can use meat, chicken or vegetable broth. If you use these ingredients, these will make the congee very delightful.

3-) Check Congee Consistency Well

If the congee becomes too thick while cooking, add more water for the desired porridge consistency. Keep the boiling until it becomes thickness. Time of boiling depends on the variety of the congee’s thickness but generally, 1 hour of boiling will be enough.

3-)Try Different Sauces

When making Congee, you can increase its flavor with different sauces and try sauces depending on your preference.

4-) Store in the Freezer

You can store leftover congee meal in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you store your food, when you want to eat Congee you can take it out of the fridge and enjoy it 🙂

In our content, we talked about Asian rice porridge materials, their construction, and even their history in detail. We would be very happy if you would give us your feedback after you follow our perfect recipe and make your Congee dish. Bon appetit in advance 🙂