Simple Rice Porridge (Congee)
A soothing, low-fibre meal ideal for when your digestive system needs a rest. Easy to digest and gentle on the stomach.
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves 2
Ingredients
- •1/2 cup white rice (jasmine or short grain)
- •4 cups chicken stock or water
- •1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- •Salt to taste
- •Toppings: soft-boiled egg, spring onion, sesame oil
Method
- 1
Combine rice and stock in a pot. Bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35–40 minutes until rice breaks down and porridge is thick and creamy.
- 3
Add ginger if using. Season with salt.
- 4
Serve with a soft-boiled egg, sliced spring onion, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
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