Sweet Red Bean Congee
Chinese Chinese - Rice and Congee

Sweet Red Bean Congee

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup adzuki beans, soaked overnight
  • • 1/2 cup glutinous rice
  • • 8 cups water
  • • 1/2 cup rock sugar
  • • 2 slices ginger
  • • 1/4 cup sago pearls

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the adzuki beans overnight and the rice 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the beans and ginger in the water 60 minutes until tender.

3
Phase 3

Add the glutinous rice and cook 30 minutes, stirring, until thick.

4
Phase 4

Add the sago and simmer 15 minutes until translucent.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the rock sugar until dissolved.

6
Phase 6

Ladle into bowls and serve warm or chilled.