Congee, a Chinese rice porridge also known as jook, will make any cold winter's day warm and welcoming. This recipe was inspired by my grandmother's frequent preparation of this dish. You will enjoy congee's unique velvety and savory taste.
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup white rice
- 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 filletss lean white fish , 6 ounce
- 0.25 cups pickled Chinese vegetables
- 0.25 cups sliced Chinese roast pork
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 0.5 teaspoons vinegar , or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoons soy sauce , or to taste
Instructions
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Combine chicken stock, water, rice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, ginger, salt, and sesame oil in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until congee has thickened to the consistency of a light porridge, about 3 hours.
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Stir fish into congee and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
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Serve congee in bowls topped with pickled vegetables, roast pork, scallions, and peanuts. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon vinegar and soy sauce over toppings.
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