Name: Quick Brown Rice Congee
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown rice; 1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes; 8 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms; 3 cups mushroom or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 slices fresh ginger root; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; Sesame seeds, for garnish

Prep-time: 30 minutes / Ready In: 30 minutes
Makes 4 bowls
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Congee is a hot rice porridge eaten all over Asia, usually for breakfast. The meltingly tender rice makes a luscious base for a wide variety of toppings, so feel free to improvise and add to the suggestions below. For creamier results, double the liquid (you can use half vegetable broth, half water), and simmer the congee for 30 to 40 minutes.

Already have some cooked brown rice in the fridge? Use 3 cups, and skip Step 1.

By Mary Margaret Chappell, Jun 3, 2020

Ingredients

1 cup dried brown rice
1 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
8 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms
3 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
1 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 slices fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Cook brown rice according to package directions. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400˚F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Spread tofu cubes on one baking sheet and mushroom slices on the other. Roast 10 minutes. Flip tofu cubes and mushroom slices, and roast 8 to 10 minutes more or until browned on the edges.
Meanwhile, bring the rice, broth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to a simmer in a large saucepan. Simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes, or until rice is soft and has absorbed some of the broth. Spoon the congee (rice) into bowls, and top with roasted tofu cubes, mushrooms, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

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Gretchen7 months ago

I’m making this as I write, and can hardly wait because it smells amazing! However, the cooking times in the recipe I’m having to double or triple. Maybe it changes with elevation, like baking does?

Dianna4 months ago

I’m finding the same thing. The only thing I can think of is that they use 2 cups of broth to prepare the rice (instead of water) and then the last cup to soften the rice mixture.

Still playing with this one since it’s so yummy. Added Sriracha, sesame oil, and soy to the mushrooms and tofu. Added red pepper flakes to the rice mix. Very good!

Ann9 months ago

This looks absolutely delicious! I’ve been looking for a congee recipe and am so happy to have found this one. But, I don’t see ingredients or instructions for the broth. Where will I find them?

Ann9 months ago

Are there ingredients instructions for the broth?

Gretchen7 months ago

Ann, I just used the vegan version of “Better Than Bouillon” from the store, but there is a homemade vegetable broth recipe in the FOK cookbook.

Kendall12 months ago

This is really delicious! I can’t digest large quantities of fruit / fructose so most breakfast recipes are off the table for me. This one is so yummy and nourishing. I added a teaspoon of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a tsp of coriander powder, and a tsp of onion powder for an extra boost of flavor. So tasty and I love how light it is!

Krystal1 year ago

I love this topped with kimchi! Makes a hearty, savory breakfast.

Carla1 year ago

I used leftover brown rice added raisins, granny smith apple, pumpkin seeds and ground flax seed with 1/2 c. of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. spiced it with cinnamon

Nicolas1 year ago

This was excellent. As suggest by Jackie (thank you!), I coated the tofu with 1 tbs of Braggs, a drizzle of sriracha and a tsp of roasted sesame oil: yum.

Rosa2 years ago

Pretty simple, easy, and healthy! Just a tad bit bland so I used a little bit of Chinese five spice on the mushrooms. I feel like it’s missing something… not sure what but still good!

Jackie1 year ago

A squirt of sriracha, dash of soy sauce, and an little sesame oil really amp up the flavor. Also recommend: chopped peanuts and cilantro. Congee is like the Asian version of oatmeal. It’s all about the toppings!

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Mary Margaret Chappell

When Mary Margaret Chappell first started out in the plant-based food world as a writer, editor, and recipe developer, she was a bacon-loving former pastry chef who didn’t think she could ever cook without butter. Fourteen years, four cookbooks, dozens of cooking classes, and hundreds of recipes later, her favorite thing in the world is sharing the tips, techniques, and recipes that show just how easy and delicious whole-food, plant-based cooking can be. The former food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine has done away with her dependency on butter and is honing her skills at baking with natural sweeteners. Chappell lives in France, where plant-based eating can often be a challenge, but the fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes available are simply amazing. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.

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