Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMiss Phay CafeCongee Recipe

Congee Recipe

Inspired by Miss Phay Cafe
Time1h 10m
Serves4

Make Congee Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    In a fine-mesh sieve, rinse the jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the rice has broken down and the mixture has thickened to a porridge-like consistency.

Preparation of Toppings

  1. 3

    Prepare Toppings

    While the congee is cooking, prepare your toppings. Chop the scallions, grate the ginger, and soft-boil the eggs by placing them in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

  2. 4

    Serve with Seasoning

    Once the congee is ready, taste and add salt as desired. Serve hot topped with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, halved soft-boiled eggs, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro.

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