Congee
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!
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 med size white onion diced
- 6 pcs soy meat protein pending on your choice of soy meat, you may need to soak it in hot water for 5 minutes
- ½ tablespoon ginger minced
- 4 cups of water*
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lemongrass minced
- 1 cup of sticky rice washed and drained
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mushroom powder
- Pinch of 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.
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