Basic Chinese Congee

Name: Basic Chinese Congee
Ingredients: 1 cup raw long-grain white rice, rinsed; 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning; One-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thin; Sliced green onion, for garnish; Sesame seed oil or soy sauce (optional)

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup raw long-grain white rice, rinsed
7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning
One-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thin
Sliced green onion, for garnish
Sesame seed oil or soy sauce (optional)

Directions

1

In large pot add stock, rice, salt and ginger.
2

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
3

Stir occasionally so that the rice doesn't clump or stick at the bottom.
4

Simmer the congee for about 1 hour or until the congee is thickened and creamy.
5

Add salt to taste.
6

Serve the congee hot.