Filipinos love to eat this delicious and comforting vegetarian congee on cold, rainy days - topped with boiled eggs, crispy toasted garlic bits, and green onions!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 2-3 servings
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
4clovesof garlicminced
1med size white oniondiced
6pcs soy meat proteinpending on your choice of soy meat, you may need to soak it in hot water for 5 minutes
½tablespoongingerminced
4cupsof water*
1teaspoonof fresh lemongrassminced
1cupof sticky rice washed and drained
1teaspoonturmeric powder
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonmushroom powder
Pinchof pepper
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add oil. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute or until it becomes browned and remove half and set aside.
Add onions and cook until translucent, then add the soy protein and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ginger, water, and allow it to boil.
Add the emongrass, sticky rice, and cover with the lid, and allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes stirring continuously or until the rice has softened.
Add the seasonings and cook for about 2 more minutes
Finally, garnish with the browned garlic, green onion, and boiled egg.
Serve hot.
Notes
*Feel free to use low sodium vegetable broth or vegetable stock for more flavor.