Ginger Scallion Rice Porridge
Plain, gentle congee with ginger and scallion. Easy to eat when nothing else sounds good.

Plain, gentle congee with ginger and scallion. Easy to eat when nothing else sounds good. This one takes 1 hr 5 min start to finish and serves 4. It earned a spot in our wellness drinks deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
Why you'll love it
- Ready in 1 hr 5 min
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: broth, dairy-free, comfort
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Ginger Scallion Rice Porridge
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger, julienned
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine the rice, broth and half the ginger in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Lower to a gentle simmer, partly covered, and cook 60 minutes, stirring now and then, until creamy and broken down.
- Season with salt, then top each bowl with green onion, the remaining ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.



