How to Make Quick Congee
Congee is an extremely delicious rice porridge that is eaten in many Asian countries.
It is eaten primarily as a breakfast food or late supper. In most Asian countries, you can always find a street vendor selling congee throughout the day. It is not only a delicious dish, but it is also nutritious and easy on the stomach. This is a Westernised version of congee - there are many cultural variations, each one delicious, but all of them take a little know-how to prepare. Feel free to try your hand atmaking a traditional congee once you get the hang of this recipe.
• 1 and a 1/4 cups of Thai rice
• 2 and 1/2 cups of water
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 cup of a sliced, cooked meat of your choice (chicken, shrimp, pork, etc.)
• 1/3 of a cup of sliced mushrooms
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Soy sauce
• Oil
Cook the rice. Mix the water, salt, and some oil over medium heat; once the water has come to a boil, add the rice. Stir until the rice is very soft - this should take about half an hour. Mix the cooked rice with the stock. Bring this to a boil, and season to taste with salt, pepper and soy sauce. Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl. Top with the meat, mushrooms, and sliced green onions. Serve hot with a small dish of soy sauce on the side.