Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)

Name: Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
Cuisine: Asia, Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, long-grain white rice; 1 cup, chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon, table salt; , Scallions, sliced thin on bias; Fresh, cilantro leaf; Dry-roasted, peanuts, chopped coarse; , Chili oil; , Soy sauce; , Chinese black vinegar

Main Courses
Asia
Asian
Chinese
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Rice
Puddings, Custards, Gelatins, & Souffles

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2020, America's Test Kitchen TV

Soothing, simple to make, and endlessly versatile, China's iconic savory rice porridge should be part of your regular dinner—or breakfast—rotation.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1 hour

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