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Vegetable Congee
A comforting, easy-to-make vegetable congee (rice porridge) perfect for breakfast or a light meal. Soft rice, fragrant ginger, mushrooms, choy sum (or bok choy) and carrot create a wholesome, soothing bowl. Optional sesame oil adds a nutty finish.
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Critical Success Points
- • Rinsing the rice until water runs clear
- • Stirring frequently during the 15‑minute boil to prevent sticking
- • Allowing the congee to rest twice (30 min and 10 min) for proper gelatinization
- • Adding vegetables only after the rice has softened
- • Seasoning at the end and optional sesame oil addition
Safety Warnings
- • Handle boiling water and hot pot with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Be careful when adding vegetables to a boiling pot; splashes can occur.
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