白粥 (Bai Zhou)

白粥 (Bai Zhou)

白粥 (buy johw)

Plain Congee

Prep Time 90 minutes
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4

A silky rice porridge slow-cooked until the grains completely break down into a smooth, creamy base. Served plain with an array of toppings or as a soothing comfort food.

Nutrition & Info

349 kcal per serving
Protein 20.2g
Carbs 33.0g
Fat 14.9g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegan gluten-free

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice and optionally soak for thirty minutes.

  2. 2

    Bring water to a boil, add rice and ginger, then reduce to a low simmer.

  3. 3

    Cook for sixty to ninety minutes, stirring occasionally, until grains dissolve.

  4. 4

    Season with salt and white pepper.

  5. 5

    Serve with your choice of toppings such as century egg, pork floss, or scallions.

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Did You Know?

Congee has been a staple food in China for over 2500 years and is mentioned in the Zhou Dynasty texts as a food for the sick and elderly.

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