breakfast: congee from china
What is congee? Congee is a porridge made from rice that’s cooked down with a large amount of water. It’s simmered for a long time to get a nice, velvety texture. Depending on personal preference, it can be thick and creamy or a thinner, more watery consistency. Congee is a breakfast food from China In Chinese Congee can be eaten at any meal and occasion, but interestingly, in Chinese tradition, it’s considered a bad omen to eat jook on Chinese New Year. INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice — any kind 6 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water Optional, for richer congee: leftover cooked chicken wings or bones from a roasted chicken, skin removed OPTIONAL GARNISHES: Soy sauce Sesame oil Thinly sliced green onions Wilted greens Soft- or hard-boiled egg Leftover cooked chicken, pork, or beef Fried garlic Fried shallots Pickled vegetables INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rinse the rice: Place the rice in a large strainer or colander and rinse it under cool water. The water running through the rice will usuall...