Easy Rice Congee

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice (not quick-cooking)
  • 3 -4 cups water (may use chicken/vege broth)
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut to thin slices
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 dash black pepper (according to your taste)
  • 6 pieces shiitake mushrooms, julienned
  • Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rice cooker: Dump all ingredients (except garnishes) into rice cooker, turn it on and stir occasionally, until congee is smooth and no longer grainy.
  2. Stovetop: Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in a medium saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat then turn down heat and let simmer until water has been absorbed.
  3. Add more water/broth if necessary (for both methods)
  4. Sprinkle with black/white pepper, a few drops of sesame oil and chopped scallions just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

553 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV
Total Fat 32.9g 42% DV
Carbs 54.9g 20% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2999.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 730.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 176.5mg 14% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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