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Mushroom & Vegetable Congee

香菇蔬菜粥 · Xiāng gū shū cài zhōu

Rice slowly cooked into a soft porridge, with mushrooms and greens added later. Keep a little hot water ready as the rice thickens.

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Prep10 min
Cook50 min
Serves3
DifficultyMedium
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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Rinse rice

    Rinse rice in cold water, drain, and place in a large saucepan with measured water.

  2. 02

    Start simmering

    Bring to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer with the lid ajar. Stir the bottom occasionally.

  3. 03

    Soften grains

    Simmer 30–35 minutes until rice breaks down and the liquid thickens. Add hot water if too thick.

  4. 04

    Add mushrooms

    Add mushrooms and ginger and cook about 10 minutes until cooked.

  5. 05

    Finish with greens

    Add greens and simmer another 3–5 minutes until tender. Season with salt and optional sesame oil.

A little kitchen wisdom

A pan that is too small may overflow. Stir gently to stop rice sticking on the bottom.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Bok choy: Use chopped spinach, adding it near the end.

Cook safely

Cool cooked rice promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 32°C / 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 74°C / 165°F.

FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗