What is congee?
Congee
Rice porridge simmered until creamy and soft, served plain or with chicken, pork, fish or century egg; jook in Cantonese.
What it tastes like
Smooth, mild and soothing, like savory rice pudding. Toppings like scallion, ginger and fried dough bring the flavor.
Where you’ll see it
Cantonese restaurants and dim sum, breakfast menus and comfort food spots across Asia.
Related words
- lo mai gai
- khao man gai
- haleem