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Congee

Prep time
90 min
Portions
3
Difficulty
Easy
163
kcal
Nutrition · Per portion
Carbs
15.6 g
Protein
13.9 g
Fat
5.1 g
Congee
Ingredients

For 3 portions

  • Jasmine riceOr: Long grain rice
    50 g
  • Chicken brothOr: Vegetable broth
    ½ l
  • Chicken breastOr: Pork tenderloin
    75 g
  • Butter
    15 g
  • Ginger
    1 cm
  • Garlic cloves
    1 Stk
  • Spring onions
    1 Stk
  • Soy sauce
    ½ tbsp
  • Sesame oil
    ¼ tbsp
  • Eggs
    1 Stk
  • Peanuts 15 g roasted
    as needed
  • Cilantro
    1 bunch
  • Iodized salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Pepper
    ¼ tsp
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Wash rice until water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Bring rice with broth, ginger slices and pressed garlic to a boil in a pot.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and simmer 60–90 minutes until rice is very soft and creamy, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Slice chicken into thin strips and add to the porridge 10 minutes before the end.

  5. 5

    Soft-boil eggs (6 minutes), shock, peel and halve.

  6. 6

    Season with soy sauce, salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Plate congee in bowls.

  8. 8

    Top with egg halves, spring onions, peanuts and cilantro.

  9. 9

    Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

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