Description
A comforting and savory Asian rice porridge recipe featuring creamy congee topped with a flavorful miso sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast or a main meal, customizable with toppings like soft-boiled eggs, mushrooms, or shredded chicken.
Ingredients
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For the Congee
- 1 cup jasmine or short-grain rice (rinsed)
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 slice fresh ginger (optional)
For the Miso Sauce
- 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin, as needed)
Optional Toppings
- Soft-boiled egg
- Scallions
- Sesame seeds
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Shredded chicken
- Pickled vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the Congee: In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, water or chicken broth, salt, and the optional slice of ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, cooking for 1 to 1½ hours until the rice breaks down into a creamy, porridge-like consistency. Add additional water if needed to achieve your preferred texture. Remove the ginger slice before serving.
- Make the Miso Sauce: While the congee cooks, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin or rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the thickness by adding more water if necessary and modify seasoning to your taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot congee into bowls and drizzle generously with the miso sauce. Top with your choice of optional toppings such as a soft-boiled egg, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, shredded chicken, or pickled vegetables for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Congee can be made ahead of time and reheated by adding a splash of water to loosen the texture.
- The miso sauce is versatile and works well as a condiment for roasted vegetables or grilled tofu.
- For a lower sodium dish, opt for low-sodium broth and soy sauce.
- Adjust the thickness of the congee by stirring in extra water during cooking.
