Taiwanese Congee with Sweet Potato

Name: Taiwanese Congee with Sweet Potato
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed and drained; One 3-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 1/2 pounds mixed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; Kosher salt; 5 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

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Congee, the popular rice porridge that’s eaten throughout Asia, is simple to make and perfect for a soothing meal any time of day. Slideshow: More Congee Recipes

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Kay Chun

Updated on August 2, 2023

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Ingredients

1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed and drained
One 3-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 1/2 pounds mixed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
5 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rice, sliced ginger and 12 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to look creamy, about 30 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice and potatoes are tender and the porridge is thick, about 15 minutes longer. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil with the scallions and finely chopped ginger and season with salt.
Divide the congee between bowls and drizzle with the scallion-ginger oil.