Comforting Congee with Pickled Vegetables
A comforting and nutritious rice porridge served with tangy pickled vegetables, reminiscent of home.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 6 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup vegetables pickled, such as pickled mustard greens or radish
- green onions Optional toppings
- soy sauce Optional toppings
- sesame oil Optional toppings
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.1 cup jasmine rice
- In a large pot, combine the rice and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil.6 cups water
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until the rice breaks down and the congee reaches a thick, porridge-like consistency.
- Season with salt to taste.Salt to taste
- Serve hot, topped with pickled vegetables and optional toppings like green onions, soy sauce, or sesame oil.1/2 cup vegetables, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil
Notes
Congee can be made in advance and reheated.
Adjust the consistency by adding more water or broth as needed.
Adjust the consistency by adding more water or broth as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2441IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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