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Cháo (Congee)

Rice porridge
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 8 cup water/chicken broth/bone broth (for deeper flavor)
  • 1 thumb size piece of ginger sliced
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb ground meat (pork, beef, chicken, turkey)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce/soy sauce
  • 1 large shallot (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine rinsed rice, water/broth, ginger, and salt
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rolling boil.
  3. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice breaks down and the texture becomes creamy.
  4. While rice is cooking, combine shallots, fish sauce/soy sauce, black pepper and garlic powder in with ground meat, stir until well mixed
  5. Once rice is done, add protein one spoonful at a time and simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

For postpartum recovery, add goji berries, black sesame, or bone broth.
For sickness and flu season, up the spices to make make you sweat. 
For kids, keep it simple with just rice and broth, then let them choose toppings.
Congee can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.