Vegan Congee with Ginger
This comforting and nourishing vegan congee is a perfect breakfast or light meal. Made with jasmine rice, fresh ginger, and a touch of soy sauce, it's simple to prepare and deeply satisfying. Adjust the consistency to your liking for a warm and grounding dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 235 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 cupjasmine rice, rinsed
- 8 cupwater
- 2 pcsginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
garnish
- 1 tspsesame oil(optional)
- 2 pcsgreen onion, chopped(optional)
- 1 pinchwhite pepper(optional)
Equipment
spoon · ladle · large pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing removes excess starch, which helps prevent the congee from becoming too gummy.
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and sliced ginger in a large pot.
About 1 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 5 min
- 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Stirring prevents the rice from sticking to the bottom and ensures even cooking. The longer it simmers, the creamier the congee will be.
- 5
The congee is ready when the rice grains have broken down and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Cook’s note: If the congee becomes too thick, you can add a little more hot water to reach your desired consistency.
- 6
Stir in the soy sauce.
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Ladle the hot congee into bowls and garnish with sesame oil, chopped green onion, and a pinch of white pepper, if desired.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For extra flavor, you can add other toppings like crispy fried shallots or pickled vegetables.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 235.3kcal
- Protein
- 4.9g
- Carbs
- 48.2g
- Fat
- 1.7g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Sugar
- 0.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover congee in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or vegetable broth to thin it out if needed.
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