Hey everyone! I haven't been to the cooking boards for a while. Thought I'd share one of my recent recipes. I first found out about Congee 4 years ago and I have loved making it ever since. I've made it about 6 times and this time it was soo much better than any I have made before.
In case you are unsure as to what congee (also called Jook) is, it's basically an asian rice porridge. You keep adding more and more water to the rice until it breaks down and makes a thick and hearty porridge-type consistency. I add tons of vegetables and veggie stock to it. Yum. I think it tastes much better than it looks or sounds. It's amazing as a comfort food and great for the winter months or when you're under the weather.
Ingredients* 1 cup long grain rice (I used Jasmine rice)
* 9-12 cups of water or low sodium vegetable stock (I recommend using stock instead of just water)
* 8 broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
* 2 carrots, chopped into small pieces
* 1/4 of red onion, finely chopped
* 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped
* 6-8 mushrooms, chopped
* 1 cup cabbage, chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp Ginger, minced (or powdered dried ginger)
* 1 green onion, finely chopped
* Ground Black Pepper & Cayenne Pepper, to taste (I like mine a bit spicy)
* Optional: 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
* Optional: Salt-Free Thai Seasoning Blend, to taste
* Low Sodium Soy Sauce/Tamari/Nama Shoyu for adding a bit on top of the congee when serving
Full Directions:http://calmmindbusybody.com/congee/And guys, I really hope you don't mind me mentioning it this, but I have entered a contest with my No Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe and it you would take a moment to vote I would so appreciate it! : ) It's under the "Desserts" tab and it's called "No Bake Pumpkin Pie" in the poll. Thank youuu : ) If I win I am going to be holding a giveaway on my website.
Voting here: http://www.ifood.tv/camp/thanksgiving2011/thanksgiving.htmlCheers guys, I hope you try out the Congee recipe!
xxoxo --Clare
