Clear porridge and small dishes (Healthy and Delicious Series 12)

Author: Liang Qiongbai
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Throughout history, congee has a long-standing presence in China. As dietary habits have become increasingly important, more people are turning their attention to food, and congee is gaining favor for its remarkable achievements in health and wellness. Congee can generally be categorized into three main types: plain congee, savory congee, and sweet congee. Plain congee has a milder flavor and is usually made simply with rice, though it can also include ingredients like millet, mung beans, or lotus seeds. Savory congee is made by adding various seasonings to plain rice congee. People in Guangdong are particularly fond of congee and add different ingredients to create unique flavors. While sweet congee has fewer varieties than savory congee, it is also a distinctive feature of Chinese cuisine, with Laba Congee being a representative example.