Soothing Ginger Root Vegetable and White Rice Congee
A mild, deeply warm rice porridge simmered with sweet carrot and soothing ginger. Gentle on tender stomachs while remaining strictly vegan and sugar-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
38 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Judy + Lila
Judy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
5 min
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30 min
Total
38 min
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Place 0.5 cup (90g) white rice, 0.5 chopped carrot (40g), 0.25 chopped sweet potato (40g), and 1 tsp (3g) grated fresh ginger into a small saucepan.
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Pour 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth over…
Pour 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth over the ingredients in the saucepan.
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Heat the saucepan over high heat on the stove until the liquid reaches a full boil, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Reduce the stove heat to low
Reduce the stove heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until the rice breaks down into a soft porridge and vegetables are fork-tender.
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Turn off the stove heat
Turn off the stove heat, stir the congee thoroughly with a spoon, and let it rest uncovered for 3 minutes to cool slightly.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Ladle the warm congee into a bowl…
Ladle the warm congee into a bowl and serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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