1. Place the rice in a medium bowl and add water to cover by at least 2 inches. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to soak overnight. Rinse and drain well, then divide the rice between two small ...

Congee is often thought of as a flavourless bowl of rice eaten when you're not feeling well. In fact, congee is quite magical – silky and soul-satisfying – it just needs to be made correctly. serves ...

A rice porridge comfort dish, popular across all of south-east Asia, served with mushrooms for bite and pickles for sharpness Most roads to comfort, for me at least, end up in a bowl of rice – and I’m ...

People tend to have strong preferences about congee. My grandmother made it thick and hearty, but I now prefer the thinner, lighter versions you get in Hong Kong. It's easy to adjust the consistency: ...

Homely congee – or Chinese rice porridge – is a blank canvas for almost anything, says Zijunn Meng, from meat to veg, piquant sauces, and even last night’s leftovers Congee is the ultimate comfort ...