congee is a type of riceporridge popular in many Asian countries. lt can be eaten alone or served with a side dish.names for congee are as varied as the style of its recognized by its thick texture.lt can be considered as a porride or thick soup. significantly. congee can be made in a pot or in a rice cooker.some rice cooker have a congee setting allowing it to be cooked overnigth .the rice used can either be sticky or regular depending on the country's comon practice. culture also often dictates the way congee is cooked and eaten.