Vegetarian Chicken Congee
Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Vegetarian Chicken Congee, a plant-based twist on the beloved Asian rice porridge. This hearty dish is made with fragrant jasmine rice simmered to creamy perfection in vegetable broth, infused with the warming flavors of fresh ginger. Tender plant-based chicken strips add a satisfying protein boost, while soy sauce and sesame oil deliver a savory umami depth. Each bowl is topped with vibrant garnishes—crisp green onions, fresh cilantro, and crunchy fried garlic—for an irresistible mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a soul-soothing meal, this vegetarian congee is both nourishing and satisfying, ready to delight your taste buds in every spoonful.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based chicken strips
- 2 inches fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fried garlic
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Step 2
In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and vegetable broth. Add in the ginger, peeled and sliced into thin coins.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
Step 4
In a non-stick pan, cook the plant-based chicken strips according to package instructions until browned and heated through. Set aside.
Step 5
Once the congee has reached a porridge-like consistency, remove the ginger slices using a slotted spoon.
Step 6
Stir in the cooked plant-based chicken strips, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Step 7
While the congee continues to cook, slice the green onions thinly, separating the white and green parts.
Step 8
Serve the congee hot in bowls, garnished with the white parts of the green onions, cilantro leaves, fried garlic, and the green parts of the green onions. Enjoy it piping hot!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2518.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1655.3 |
| Total Fat 55.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9030.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 212.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.4g | |
| Protein 96.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 514.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4671.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories