Cleansing Brown Rice Congee Recipe

Name: Cleansing Brown Rice Congee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coconut /palm or Grapeseed oil; 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced; 1 inch ginger piece, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced, if substituting dried, pre-soak in hot water for 20 minutes; 1 cup long-grain brown rice rinsed and drained; 9 cups water or vegetable stock, home-made is best!.; 4 ounces greens thinly sliced, can use Chinese broccoli, broccoli raab, broccolini, bok choy, mustard greens, kale, etc.; sauce; black pepper or White; 1 scallions a combination or all: thinly sliced, fried shallots, chopped fresh cilantro, lightly toasted pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted sesame seeds, boiled egg, real kimchi, in fridge section or h…; 1 tablespoon miso paste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon coconut /palm or Grapeseed oil
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 inch ginger piece, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced, if substituting dried, pre-soak in hot water for 20 minutes
1 cup long-grain brown rice rinsed and drained
9 cups water or vegetable stock, home-made is best!.
4 ounces greens thinly sliced, can use Chinese broccoli, broccoli raab, broccolini, bok choy, mustard greens, kale, etc.
sauce
black pepper or White
1 scallions a combination or all: thinly sliced, fried shallots, chopped fresh cilantro, lightly toasted pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted sesame seeds, boiled egg, real kimchi, in fridge section or homemade, real sauerkraut, in fridge section or home-made, wheat-free tamari or Bragg's Amino Sauce
1 tablespoon miso paste

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Saute the garlic, ginger, and mushrooms until the mushrooms are softened.
2
Add the rice and water or stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
3
After 1 hour, add in the greens.
4
Continue simmering for another 30 minutes or so until it reaches the consistency of porridge. Cook to your own preference; some people prefer it more soupy, others more thick. If a thinner consistency is desired, you can add more boiling water or stock during cooking.
5
Season to taste with salt or Tamari and pepper. Serve hot with the garnishes and condiments of your choice.
6
Congee may be refrigerated for a few days, but the consistency will become thicker. Add more water or stock when reheating.
7
Eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime snack

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon coconut /palm or Grapeseed oil, 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced, 1 inch ginger piece, thinly sliced, 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced, if substituting dried, pre-soak in hot water for 20 minutes, and more.

Yes, Cleansing Brown Rice Congee falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cleansing Brown Rice Congee

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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