Vegan Congee with Garlic, Ginger, and Chili Oil Recipe
This comforting and nourishing Vegan Congee recipe offers a creamy and smooth rice porridge made with jasmine rice, vegan chicken broth, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect as a warming breakfast or light meal, it can be cooked on the stovetop or quickly made in an Instant Pot for convenience. Topped with chili garlic oil, scallions, fresh ginger, and white pepper, this vegan-friendly dish is both flavorful and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups Jasmine rice
- 6 cups vegan chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 5 cups water (more as needed)
- 5 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger or minced
- ½ to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust as needed)
Toppings & Garnishes
- Homemade Chili Garlic Oil
- Sliced scallions (green onions)
- Minced fresh ginger
- White pepper
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice in a colander under running water for about 1 minute. Use your fingers to gently swirl and wash the rice, ensuring excess starch is removed for a smoother congee texture.
- Combine and Cook: In a large pot, add the rinsed rice, vegan chicken broth, water, finely grated garlic, grated ginger, and sea salt. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the congee, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft, approximately 30 minutes. Then uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes until the rice breaks down and the congee becomes smooth and creamy. Add additional water as needed to reach your preferred consistency. If it’s too runny, continue to simmer until thickened.
- Season and Serve: Taste the congee and adjust the salt if necessary. Ladle the hot congee into bowls and garnish with your choice of homemade chili garlic oil, sliced scallions, minced fresh ginger, and a sprinkle of white pepper for an extra layer of flavor. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use jasmine rice for the traditional aroma and texture, but other short-grain rice varieties can substitute if needed.
- Vegan chicken broth adds depth and umami; vegetable broth can be used as an alternative.
- Salt amounts can be adjusted according to personal preference and broth saltiness.
- A large pot is preferred for adequate stirring and to prevent overflowing while cooking.
- The congee consistency is flexible—add more water for thinner porridge or cook longer for thicker texture.
