Şahnur Sezek
01 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

An easy-to-digest Chinese breakfast, congee is made by simmering rice in plenty of water until it breaks down into a soft porridge. It is a versatile dish that can be topped with green onions, salted egg, or grilled meat.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Bring to a Boil

5 min

Bring the rice and water to a boil over medium heat.

2

Simmer

45 min

Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the mixture reaches a porridge-like consistency.

3

Season

2 min

Adjust the salt to taste.

4

Serve

Serve hot with green onions and sesame oil.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add a little water when reheating to adjust the consistency.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
140 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
30 gCarbohydrate
1 gFat
1 gFiber
0 gSugar
480 mgSodium
0.2 gSaturated Fat
Protein 9% Carbohydrate 85% Fat 6%
Share
Reviews

Comments (0)

0.0 0 reviews 0% recommend it
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0

No one has commented on this recipe yet. Write the first comment.

Similar Recipes

You'll like these too

Recipes tried by those who liked this one, fitting the same table.

Send Feedback