Brown Rice Congee, Egg, Roasted Mushrooms
When we said to think outside the box when it comes to breakfast, we weren’t kidding. Brown Rice Congee, Egg, Roasted Mushrooms is savory with an Asian flair.
Congee, pronounced ‘kahn-jee,’ is a Chinese savory rice porridge, served with toppings like eggs, vegetables, and proteins. It is often served to loved ones who aren’t feeling well and could be considered a comfort food. Traditional preparations are made with white rice, but brown rice gives ours an extra punch of fiber.
Looking for more Asian-inspired dishes? Try Malaysian Stir-Fried Turmeric Chicken; Soba Noodle, Kimchi, Cucumber Salad; or Grilled Scallion, Farro, Mint Salad, Lemon-Miso Dressing.
Brown Rice Congee, Egg, Roasted Mushrooms
When we said to think outside the box when it comes to breakfast, we weren’t kidding. Brown Rice Congee, Egg, Roasted Mushrooms is savory with an Asian flair.
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups, Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
| 1 bunch scallions |
| 3 tablespoons canola oil |
| 1/2 cup chopped shallots |
| 1/3 cup minced ginger |
| 1/3 cup minced garlic |
| 2 cups dry brown rice |
| 8 cups vegetable broth |
| 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms |
| 2 teaspoons sesame oil |
| 2 teaspoons canola oil |
| 2 cups water |
| 3 eggs, beaten |
| 2 tablespoons soy sauce |
Instructions
- Trim green onions and thinly slice keeping white part separate. Save green part for garnish.
- Heat oil in a pot. Sauté shallots until caramelized.
- Stir in garlic, ginger and white part of green onion. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in brown rice. Stir to coat with oil and toast. Add vegetable broth to pot. Simmer rice until it breaks down and is very tender, about 45 minutes.
- Toss mushrooms with sesame and canola oils. Roast in a 375°F oven until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Once rice is broken down and tender, stir in water. Bring back up to a simmer.
- While stirring, drizzle eggs into rice to feather eggs. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Stir in soy sauce, roasted mushrooms, and reserved green onion.
Nutrition information per serving: 400 calories, 14 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 400 mg sodium, 60 mg carbohydrates, 4 g sugar, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein
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