Easy Mushroom Congee/Rice Porridge

When it comes to hearty comforting meals, there’s nothing that fits the bill more than a simple bowl of congee. It’s porridge made from rice that’s super popular in Asian cuisine, with a variation on how it’s prepared according to different cultures.

In Malay, we call it “bubur”. More often than not, whenever I was under the weather or felt like I couldn’t digest my food properly, this easy Mushroom Congee dish is one I fall back on time again. Also, with the chill that’s starting to set here in Chicago, it’s the perfect meal to warm me up any time.

These days I love to spice it up with chili oil fried eggs and fried garlic chips with a drizzle of garlic oil. It’s super delicious! Feel free to pair it up with whatever topping you’d like. The sky’s the limit!

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Easy Mushroom Congee/Rice Porridge

This simple dish is comfort in a bowl. It's flavorful in its own right but great when paired with toppings or side dishes. Perfect meal for colder weather!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: cajun fried rice, cold weather, congee, easy, mushroom, porridge

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 5 cups water see notes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 thick slices ginger
• 6 tbsp fish sauce see notes
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Slice the mushrooms, ginger and garlic and add to a pot.
• Rinse the uncooked rice and add to the pot and pour in the water.
• Over medium heat and with the lid on, bring the water to a boil and stir.
• Turn the heat down to medium low and let it continue cooking. Cook with the lid on for faster cooking. Stir occasionally to ensure the the rice doesn't stick to the bottom and clump.
• Once it's halfway cooked, add the fish sauce and pepper. Stir and let it continue cooking until it reaches congee/rice porridge consistency.
• Once it's cooked, serve in a bowl and add your desired toppings/eat with side dishes. Enjoy!

Notes

*The amount of water should be based on your desired consistency for the congee. Less water will make it thicker. If you’re unsure, I suggest adding less water and see how thick it gets as it cooks and add water as you go until it reaches the consistency of your liking. 

*Adjust the amount of fish sauce accordingly based on your desired saltiness.

*I use fish sauce to season the congee as it gives an umami/fullness taste to the congee. You can use salt instead if you want.

*My favorite way to eat congee/rice porridge lately is with chili oil fried eggs and fried garlic chips with a drizzle of garlic oil. The sky is the limit!

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