Congee
About Congee
Rice simmered in water for hours until it becomes a silky porridge. Known as jook in Cantonese and zhou in Mandarin. Recorded in Chinese texts around 1000 BC. The ultimate comfort food and invalid food across Asia. Toppings range from century egg and pork to fried dough sticks. Every Asian country has its own version, from lugaw to kanji.
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