Short-Cut Congee

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2

Short-Cut Congee Recipe for a Comforting Meal

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

2 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

62 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup cooked rice , can be really old and dried out
	8 cups water

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Short-Cut Congee is a versatile and comforting dish that is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a light meal in many Asian countries. It is made with leftover rice and water, and the dish can be seasoned as desired with a variety of toppings. Congee is also often recommended as a type of comfort food for people who are sick or recovering from an illness because it is easy to digest and soothing to the stomach.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
2.	Add the cooked rice to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
3.	Stir the rice occasionally and cook for about 1 hour or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
4.	Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
5.	Serve hot with your desired toppings such as chopped scallions, fried garlic, shredded meat, boiled egg, soy sauce, or sesame oil.

PROS

Short-Cut Congee is a simple and comforting meal that can be made with leftover rice.

The dish is easy to customize by adding your favorite toppings to make it more flavorful.

For those with a sensitive stomach, congee is easy to digest because it is a type of porridge.

CONS

The dish takes about an hour to cook, and you need to stir it occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Short-Cut Congee has a bland flavor and may require additional seasoning or toppings to make it more flavorful.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Short-Cut Congee is a low-fat and high-fiber food that can help regulate digestion and reduce cholesterol levels.
The dish is also rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin B, calcium, and iron.