10-Minute Ginger Congee with Goji & Peas
Silky rice porridge cooked in just 5 minutes using instant rice, topped with sweet goji berries, bright peas, and fresh ginger. A warming, restorative breakfast that tastes like it simmered for hours.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant white rice
- 5 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp goji berries, dried
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 whole scallions, sliced (white + green parts)
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, then stir in instant rice and minced ginger.
- 2
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the porridge looks creamy.
- 3
Stir in green peas and soy sauce, then cook for 1 minute until the peas are heated through.
- 4
Divide the congee between two bowls and top with goji berries and sliced scallions.
- 5
Serve hot. Adjust salt and add white pepper or chili oil to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- two bowls
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