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Vegan Congee with Ginger

Name: Vegan Congee with Ginger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 cup short grain rice rinsed; 10 cup water; 28 g fresh ginger peeled and thinly sliced; 2 clove garlic clove minced; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp white pepper; 2 pcs scallion chopped; 1 tbsp sesame oil

This comforting vegan congee is a hearty and warming rice porridge, perfect for a light meal. Simmered until creamy, it's infused with fresh ginger and garlic for a flavorful base. Garnish with scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil for a complete dish.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 285 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain sesame. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1.5 cupshort grain rice, rinsed
10 cupwater
28 gfresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 clovegarlic clove, minced
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspwhite pepper

garnish

2 pcsscallion, chopped
1 tbspsesame oil

Equipment

ladle · large pot

The method

Step by step

1
Combine the rinsed short grain rice, water, sliced fresh ginger, minced garlic, salt, and white pepper in a large pot.
About 2 min
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
About 8 min
3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 60 minutes, or until the rice has broken down and the congee is thick and creamy.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Stir every 15-20 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. If the congee becomes too thick, you can add a little more hot water.
4
Remove the sliced ginger pieces before serving, if desired.
About 1 min
5
Ladle the hot congee into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can also add other toppings like crispy fried shallots, pickled vegetables, or a dash of soy sauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

76%Score

Calories: 285.1kcal
Protein: 5.3g
Carbs: 56.6g
Fat: 3.9g
Fibre: 1.1g
Sugar: 0.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover congee in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or vegetable broth if it's too thick.