10 minutes to make Guangdong congee: 35 bowls of delicious and tasty congee recipes

Author: Gao Ganghui
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This cookbook comprehensively collects a variety of Chinese and Western dishes, from classic delicacies and home-style meals to popular snacks, guiding you into a paradise of delicious and healthy cuisine. It teaches you how to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals beyond the table, and Western dishes let you experience the joy of cuisine without borders, making your dining table lively and colorful. Come learn how to cook some delicious and stylish dishes to entertain your loved ones and friends!
What exactly is "congee"? Simply put, if white rice is steamed, it is called "rice," but if it is cooked with a large amount of water, it is called "congee." The history of Chinese people drinking congee is quite long, said to have originated with the Yellow Emperor, but some also believe it came from the Western Zhou Dynasty when someone was cooking rice and accidentally added too much water, couldn’t make dry rice, and forgot to remove the excess rice water, resulting in a porridge-like dish. Unexpectedly, this accidental cooking method became extremely popular and has been passed down through generations.
There are many variations of congee on the market, most of which originate from Guangdong congee. In recent years, it has become a cultural phenomenon, spreading from Hong Kong to Taiwan. Nowadays, "eating congee" is like a nationwide trend—not just plain congee, but also various sweet and savory congee dishes made with a variety of ingredients, offering endless flavors. It is often paired with refreshing side dishes, making Guangdong congee a natural and enjoyable experience.
For those who are passionate about Guangdong congee, while savoring its dense texture, might you feel a urge to try making it yourself? In fact, it’s not difficult at all. Now, Master Gao will start by teaching you how to choose suitable grains for cooking congee, then explain the secrets of making congee step by step, and demonstrate 20 classic popular congees and 15 slimming and health-preserving congees—all healthy congee dishes suitable for modern people. Of course, busy office workers don’t need to worry about not having time to cook the congee base for Guangdong congee. Rice cookers and thermos cups can also help you easily serve congee, and even instant congee from the market, when mixed with boiling water, can warm your heart and stomach just as well!