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https://eatfresh.org/eatfreshorg-mini-courseChinese Rice Soup ("Congee")
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong Ready In:
2 hours
5 minutes
Serves: 6
Try this traditional Chinese soup for something new and delicious.
What you'll need
Large pot (stockpot) with lid
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Spatula or spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Stovetop
Ingredients
4 cups Chicken Stock low sodium
1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger minced
6 cups Bok Choy washed, chopped
1 pound Shrimp fresh or frozen, shelled, deveined
1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
Directions
1.In large pot, over medium-high heat: add water, chicken broth and rice.
2.Bring to a boil, cover, and lower heat.
3.Cook for 1½ hours, until rice is broken down and the soup is creamy.
4.Add ginger and sesame oil; continue to cook for 15 minutes.
5.Add bok choy and continue to cook for about 10 minutes or until bok choy is soft.
6.Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until all shrimp is completely pink.
7.Add salt and serve.
Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 203 |
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% Daily Value* |
Total Fat 2 g | 3% |
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| Saturated Fat <1 g | 3% |
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Sodium 410 mg | 18% |
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Total Carbohydrate 23 g | 8% |
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| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7% |
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Protein 23 g | |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: