published Nov 27, 2023 Congee (Chinese rice porridge) is a nourishing, rice-based breakfast dish that has been cherished throughout Asia for thousands of years. In its simplest form, it is a plain rice porridge or gruel, originally a way to make small amounts of food last longer. Over the years, the recipe has evolved into many slightly different forms — all with a reputation for being delicious, easy to digest, and nourishing to the body. With chicken, shrimp, veggies, and herbs, this congee recipe is much closer to a chicken and rice stew than a porridge, but the foundation is still there. I think of chicken congee as the Asian version of chicken noodle soup. It is one of my main go-to’s when I’m not feeling well, but I also love it any day of the week! For more Asian-inspired soup recipes, check out my Sizzling Rice, Egg Drop, and Hot and Sour Soup. Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
