Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
Total Time | 45 mins - 1 hr |
Serves | 4 people |
1½ cups rice
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 spring onions, sliced (reserve for some serving)
2 tsp black Chia seeds (reserve 1 tsp)
2 tsp soy sauce (or to taste)
1 - 2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Sprinkle of white pepper (or to taste)
Place the vegetable stock or water, rice, mushrooms, 2 spring onions, soy sauce and sea salt in a rice cooker, and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Check the consistency of the rice and add a little more liquid if needed and stir. The congee is done when the grains of rice begin to break up. About 5 minutes before serving add 1 tsp Chia seed and stir through. Serve congee in bowls and sprinkle with remaining Chia seeds, white pepper and a few slices of spring onion.
Tip: Chef Kate likes using white short grain rice, which requires minimal or no soaking but gives the porridge a creamy texture. You can also use long grain, jasmine, and brown rice. You may need to add a little more vegetable stock or water during the cooking process.
Energy (kJ) |
Calories |
Total Fat |
Saturated |
Polyunsaturated |
Monounsaturated |
Trans |
Cholesterol |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin C |
Sodium |
Potassium |
Total Carbs |
Dietary Fibre |
Sugars |
Protein |
Calcium |
Iron |
Per Serve |
518 |
124 |
3 g |
3 g |
1 |
0 g |
0 g |
0 mg |
19% |
46% |
1872 |
27 |
27 |
1 |
8 |
6 |
1% |
5% |