Congee Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Congee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons green onion, white part only, plus 1/4 cup green onion tops, very thinly sliced, bias cut; 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated; 1 cup white, long grain, or broken rice; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons cracked peanuts; 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper powder; 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons green onion, white part only, plus 1/4 cup green onion tops, very thinly sliced, bias cut
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 cup white, long grain, or broken rice
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
8 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons cracked peanuts
1 tablespoon Korean red pepper powder
2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce

1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the canola oil and swirl to coat.
2
Add the white parts of the green onion and the ginger. Stir, cooking for 1 minute.
3
Add the rice. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Lay the chicken thighs over the rice.
5
Add the 8 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour or more, until the rice has completely lost its form.
6
Turn off the heat and remove the chicken thighs. Shred, and return to the congee.
7
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the white pepper. Stir.
8
Serve in small soup bowls garnished with the green onion tops, cilantro leaves, peanuts, red pepper powder, and the soy sauce.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 2 tablespoons green onion, white part only, plus 1/4 cup green onion tops, very thinly sliced, bias cut, 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated, 1 cup white, long grain, or broken rice, and more.

Yes, 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.

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