Winter comfort food that is healthy and satisfying – Mushroom Ginger Oatmeal Congee. This recipe requires minimal preparation and can be ready in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for cold & flu season!
Okay kids, how cozy is this?
What is congee?
Congee is a rice porridge with a thick or thin consistency. There are many kinds of congee type. Some food hawker places in Indonesia have a thicker consistency congee while you’ll see a thinner consistency in food stalls in Hong Kong. They both taste delicious and perfect for breakfast or dinner, or when you’re not feeling well.
And today’s congee recipe is even better because I’m making cozy savory oats congee using steel cut oats. And when cozy is the name of the game and healthy-ish is in the mix somewhere, this savory oatmeal congee becomes everything.
How to make mushroom ginger oatmeal congee?
It starts with the standard comforts of chicken broth and steel-cut oats but also includes:
- Ginger. So much ginger.
- Mushrooms.
- Fish sauce or soy sauce
- Green onion
- Freshly ground white pepper
First, prepare a medium pot and add the ginger to the pot. Cook until fragrant for a few minutes with sesame oil. Then add chicken broth, oats, and mushrooms; stirring occasionally until all mix well. Add in fish sauce and white pepper.
Depending on how you like the consistency, you can add more broth to the pot.
What are some topping options for mushroom ginger oatmeal congee?
- Chinese donuts
- Leftovers rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Fried egg. Yum!
- Green onions
If you like big flavor. And if you like topping options galore. Plus if you like recipes that come together in a hot second. YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PARTY.
Looking for more breakfast ideas?
- Breakfast Salad – Yes, breakfast salad is a thing and it is worth waking up for. Start the day with a bright, fresh, and delicious veggie-packed breakfast and crunchy savory cheese crisp. This breakfast salad is easy to assemble with a few pre-prepped ingredients and makes a delicious side dish!
- 1-Bowl Baked Oatmeal – Baked oatmeal is bread pudding for breakfast! Made with a handful of healthy ingredients, this easy recipe comes together in 1 bowl and leaves you satisfied all morning.
- Breakfast Smoothies on the Go – Breakfast smoothies are the best way to start your day. Filled with fruit, chia seeds, almond milk and a little hint of your green intake, these breakfast smoothies will keep you feeling satisfied till lunch.
- Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls-You Will Love These Satisfying Oatmeal Bowls That Are Loaded With Delicious Toppings! The Perfect Oatmeal Recipe To Start Any Morning!
Mushroom Ginger Oatmeal Congee
Description
Winter comfort food that is healthy and satisfying – Mushroom Ginger Oatmeal Congee. This recipe requires minimal preparation and can be ready in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for cold & flu season!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or soy sauce), to taste
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms or assorted mushrooms
- 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- White pepper
- Scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small pot, add olive oil and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add in garlic. Cook for another 1 minute. Don’t burn the garlic.
- Add rolled oats, mushrooms, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until you reach the consistency you want. The oats will be cooked through and beginning to thicken.
- Add fish sauce and white pepper. Stir, and garnish with scallions.
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