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Steamed Congee with Scallions
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Steamed Congee with Scallions

★★★★★ 4.8 (78 ratings)

Our Congee leans on soy sauce and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Scallions.

Prep
10 min
Cook
43 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb congee
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 medium garlic
  • 1 lb fresh ginger
  • a pinch scallions
  • 4 oz toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Sweat the aromatics in a little fat until soft, with no rush and no color.
  2. Add the base ingredients and toast them briefly to build flavor.
  3. Pour in the stock, bring to a bare simmer, and let it cook until everything is tender.
  4. Adjust the seasoning, finish with herbs, and serve with something crusty alongside.
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