Chinese
Chinese - Rice and Congee
Pumpkin Congee
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 3/4 cup jasmine rice
- • 7 cups water
- • 300g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar or brown sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
- • 1 spring onion, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice and soak 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Bring the rice and water to a boil, then add the pumpkin.
3
Phase 3
Simmer 40 minutes, stirring, until the pumpkin falls apart and the congee is golden.
4
Phase 4
Stir in salt and sugar until dissolved.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with sesame oil, top with spring onion, and serve warm.