Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • One-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method

  • In large pot add stock, rice, salt and ginger.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
  • Stir occasionally so that the rice doesn't clump or stick at the bottom.
  • Simmer the congee for about 1 hour or until the congee is thickened and creamy.
  • While the congee is cooking, heat a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add the oil, and then stir in the onion and garlic.
  • Cook for about 1 minute or until soft, and then stir in the beef.
  • Cook the beef for about 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, and then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro.
  • Pour the congee in serving bowls and top with the beef mixture.
  • Serve the congee hot.