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Vegan Congee with Ginger

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

Vegan Congee with Ginger

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

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. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Remove the sliced ginger pieces before serving, if desired.

    About 1 min

  5. 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

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.

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