The Ultimate Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge/Jook/粥) Recipe | Verna Gao

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of white rice (jasmine or short-grain works best)
• 1 litre (4 cups) water (more may be needed as you cook, adjust based on desired thickness)
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
• 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp msg (optional)
• Chopped spring onions
• Poached egg/soft boiled egg
• Century egg or salted egg
• Crispy garlic and/or garlic
• Light soy sauce
• Fish sauce
• Sesame oil
• Fresh coriander
• Pickled vegetables
• Shredded chicken/pork/fish