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Cheryl
Rinse the rice with plain water, drain, then put the still-wet rice in the freezer for at least 8 hours, or longer if you like (I make a large batch and use as needed). Combine frozen rice and cooking liquid of choice, bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes. That's it. No Instant Pot needed. Freezing wet rice jump-starts the breaking up of the rice. Thanks to The Woks of Life for this wonderful idea, which I have used many times.
dwhang
Substitute water with vegetable stock and add 2 cloves of garlic for more richer flavorful congee.
JenDayton
Add ginger and star anise (2).
Mary Fields
Can you make this without a pressure cooker ?
judith
Yes, a slow cooker takes longer, all day or overnight, but just as good. A slow oven will work too. The recipe says I have says you must! use Calrose rice! But I use brown rice and it’s great. As mentioned in this recipe, it’s very forgiving.
Christine
Yes, Mary Shields. You can make it on the stove. You will need to cook it for a long time (an hour) until the rice breaks down. I like to use a hand blender to make it creamy.
Bobbi
My mother-in-law made this often, we call it "jook". I even have a version in an old Chinese church ladies cookbook that has additions for "fancy party jook" You can add salted duck egg yolks (if you can find them). I add soy-marinated egg yolks, which is another recipe here on NYT cooking. Also sh*take mushrooms. Chung choy (salted turnip greens, red dry ginger, and a few ingredients that I can't translate!
Jan Russak
Made as written with meat from 4 chicken drumsticks leftover from making stock and a bit of leftover roasted turkey with skin, as well as the addition of a minced clove of garlic. Very accurate excellent congee. Yummy stuff.
Carol F.
@Sara -- it comes out creamier if you use sushi rice, or another short or medium grain rice.
Purple Girl
the first time I had Congee was at breakfast in a hotel in Singapore over 20 years ago. I loved it and have made it off and on since then. Also like it with a bit of cilantro added.
LHC
Made this evening just as written, but with black pepper since I did not have white to hand. I find I much prefer congee to turkey soup; this will be the new standard for Thanksgiving leftovers!
Louise
Our relatives took most of the Thanksgiving turkey so we ended up making it with leftover pork . . Some pork tenderloin that had been sliced, seasoned and sautéed . . .Quite delicious.
suzanne
Why isn't congee available at local Chinese restaurants? The cook is eating it, but refuses to sell it, since it is not "on the menu". Eating congee at New York Noodletown was always such a treat!
Karen
I make this on the stove top with white corn grits instead of rice. It’s much faster and just as tasty in my opinion. Garnish is essential.
AnneH
Yes you can make it on a stovetop. Just simmer in the pot for 1-1/2 hours, until the rice breaks down and thickens the soup. I always add a couple of slices of ginger to the pot.
Mark Lynn
Any tips for making this without an instant pot?
Jangela
My mom is Thai, this was our breakfast soup growing up - I was dubious about this recipe, but it felt like home. I don't have a pressure cooker, & I used leftover turkey - my mods: 2 wings & 1 drum, bone-in. Also added 2 cloves fine diced ginger and garlic. Slow cooker takes longer & needs more water, so 8-cups water for 5 hours on high. When done, the meat literally fall off the bone - separate the meat with a fork - remove all bones/skin. Cilantro & spring onion are also wonderful garnish!
Amanda S.
Super easy to make and very tasty - the chopped/thinly sliced scallions, fresh ginger, romaine lettuce and a dash of soy sauce really add a delicious layer of taste to the congee.
carol
Used frozen kale turkey broth…added a garlic clove
DS
I made this with dark meat from a rotisserie chicken and brown jasmine rice. Came out to watery ... Served it as chicken soup with parmesan cheese. What did I do wrong?
BJ
Instead of meat, I wonder if this could be made with shreddedtofu, possibly frozen and thawed to give it a more meaty texture.
Maddy
Sub out half a cup of the water for chicken bone stock.
Bobbi
My mother-in-law made this often, we call it "jook". I even have a version in an old Chinese church ladies cookbook that has additions for "fancy party jook" You can add salted duck egg yolks (if you can find them). I add soy-marinated egg yolks, which is another recipe here on NYT cooking. Also sh*take mushrooms. Chung choy (salted turnip greens, red dry ginger, and a few ingredients that I can't translate!
Laura
So easy and delicious. We used Japanese barbecue sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds with it, but it really didn't need anything.
seth
Add 2 extra cups of low sodium chicken broth to recipe
Emily
I made this on the stovetop in the same amount of time, easy. Delicious!!!
EMS
If using chicken, does it need to be cooked or can be raw?
sara
Can you make with sushi rice, or do you need to use jasmine for pressure cooker?
Carol F.
@Sara -- it comes out creamier if you use sushi rice, or another short or medium grain rice.
JFlem
Loved it! I used shredded red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, lime, and chili oil as garnishes. It's now in our monthly dinner rotation.
Louise
Our relatives took most of the Thanksgiving turkey so we ended up making it with leftover pork . . Some pork tenderloin that had been sliced, seasoned and sautéed . . .Quite delicious.
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