Recipes Global Cuisines Asian Chinese Congee 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 2 Photos Congee, a Chinese rice porridge also known as jook, will make any cold winter's day warm and welcoming. This recipe was inspired by my grandmother's frequent preparation of this dish. You will enjoy congee's unique velvety and savory taste. Submitted by Mark Miller Updated on December 11, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 5 cups chicken stock 5 cups water 1 cup white rice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sesame oil 2 (6 ounce) fillets lean white fish, sliced ¼ cup pickled Chinese vegetables ¼ cup sliced Chinese roast pork 2 tablespoons chopped scallions 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts ½ teaspoon vinegar, or to taste ½ teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste Directions Combine chicken stock, water, rice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, salt, and sesame oil in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until congee has thickened to the consistency of a light porridge, about 3 hours. Stir fish into congee and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve congee in bowls topped with pickled vegetables, roast pork, scallions, and peanuts. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and soy sauce over toppings. Cook's Note: Rice wine vinegar can be used in place of the apple cider vinegar, if desired. Pork floss (pork sung) can be used in place of the roast pork, if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 205 Calories 3g Fat 28g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 205 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 25mg 8% Sodium 1431mg 62% Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Protein 15g 30% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 26mg 2% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 314mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.