What in the world is Mushroom Congee? Congee is a Chinese Rice Porridge and highly recommended by my friend, a licensed Acupuncturist and natural doctor. Heather is helping me heal my body from inside out since Covid-19 wreaked havoc on my insides for almost 50 days.
After overcoming the world’s nastiest virus, it’s so important that I work to heal my body from inside out. Congee is a warm and nourishing dish recommended for soothing inflammation and boosting metabolism. Mushroom in Congee has added benefits for the lungs and stomach.
Read more here about Healing Porridge Congee.
Mushroom Congee
A Chinese rice porridge with health benefits to soothe inflammation and support digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 inch piece of ginger peeled
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 c arborio rice
- 7 c chicken or vegetable stock
- 5 Shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Green onions, Soy Sauce, Hot Sauce optional
Instructions
- Add the rice along with the ginger, garlic, and 7 cups of stock to a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Set a timer for 45 minutes- gently stir every 15-20 minutes.
- Gently stir in the shiitake mushrooms. Cook for about 20 more minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat.
- Top with sliced green onions, soy sauce, or hot sauce (optional!)
Looks and sounds interesting! I am going to share this recipe with Rick. He studied Chinese cooking while we lived overseas for 8 months. He is a certified Chinese chef.