Savory Rice Congee with Scallions
A comforting rice porridge flavored with ginger and scallions, perfect for a gentle start.
Total
30 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons green scallions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine rice and water in a pot; bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and mixture becomes creamy (20‑25 minutes).
- 3
Stir in ginger, sesame oil, and salt.
- 4
Serve hot, garnished with sliced scallions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
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