Congee Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Congee Recipe). Congee, a Chinese rice porridge, will make any cold winter's day warm and welcoming. This recipe, also known as 'jook', was inspired by my Grandmother's frequent preparation of this dish. You will enjoy congee's unique velvety and savory taste.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 3hrs15 mins

Total: 3hrs35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Congee Recipe

Ingredients

5 cups chicken stock

5 cups water

1 cup white rice

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon sesame oil

2 (6 ounce) fillets lean white fish

sliced

¼ cup pickled Chinese vegetables

¼ cup sliced Chinese roast pork

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

½ teaspoon vinegar

or to taste

½ teaspoon soy sauce

or to taste

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock water rice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar fish sauce ginger salt and sesame oil in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until congee has thickened to the consistency of a light porridge about 3 hours.

Step 2

Stir fish into congee and simmer until cooked through about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Serve congee in bowls topped with pickled vegetables roast pork scallions and peanuts. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and soy sauce over toppings.

Nutritional Information

Congee Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 204.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.1g 30%

Carbohydrates: 28.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 2.9g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 25.4mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 503IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 4.1mg 7%

Folate: 87mcg 22%

Calcium: 26.1mg 3%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 42.4mg 15%

Potassium: 314.4mg 9%

Sodium: 1430.7mg 57%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 25.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.