Congee

rice · comfort food · Asian cuisine · breakfast

What is it?. Congee is a warm, soupy dish made by boiling rice in way more water than you normally would, turning the grains soft and mushy. It becomes a creamy porridge that looks a bit like oatmeal but made from rice instead.

Thick or thin?. Depending on how much water you add, congee can be thick like regular porridge or thin like a soup. You get to choose how runny or creamy you like it.

Topped with toppings. Plain congee might be mild, but people load it up with delicious toppings like cooked meat, fish, pickled vegetables, eggs, or green onions to make it taste amazing.

Comfort food favorite. Congee is especially popular across Asia and is loved for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because it's warm, filling, and easy on your stomach when you're sick.

Ancient and simple. People have been making congee for thousands of years because it's a clever way to stretch rice and feed many people using basic ingredients.