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Congee (Plain Rice Porridge)

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia STOVETOP
7/10

Simple rice porridge — naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Vegetarian Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Long cooking breaks rice into silky suspension; toppings are added individually.

Key Ingredients

rice water ginger scallions sesame oil soy sauce

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