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Warm breakfast congee rice porridge

Warm Breakfast Congee Rice Porridge

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ΒΌ cup crispy fried shallots or garlic
  • Soy sauce to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded chicken cilantro, chili oil, sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Combine rinsed rice, broth, ginger, and salt in a large pot; boil over high, reduce to low, and simmer partially covered.
  2. Cook 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until rice breaks down into creamy porridge. Add water if too thick.
  3. Meanwhile, soft-boil eggs 6-7 minutes; transfer to an ice bath, peel, and set aside.
  4. Remove ginger; stir in sesame oil and adjust salt to taste.
  5. Ladle into bowls; top each with a halved egg, green onions, crispy shallots, and soy sauce. Let everyone add favorite toppings.