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Salmon Congee (Fish Porridge)

Author: Sharon
Salmon congee is a comforting and savory rice porridge. This delicious rice soup is perfect for pregnancy because it features heart-healthy salmon fish!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories* 301 kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (short grain or medium grain)
  • 4 cups water (or chicken stock)
  • 1.5 cups salmon, cubed
  • 1 tbsp ginger, sliced into coins
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 green onions, sliced, greens and whites separated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • .5 tsp ground black pepper
  • Lemon – optional garnish
  • Soy sauce – optional garnish
  • Sesame oil – optional garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes. Sprinkle in the black pepper.
  • Pour in the four cups water or chicken stock and mix to release any onions which may have become stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add in the two cups of cooked rice and stir until dispersed. Allow soup to come to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  • Remove lid and add in the cubed salmon. Stir to ensure that the salmon is evenly distributed.
  • Allow congee to cook for an additional 5 minutes. The salmon fish should be fully cooked, opaque in color, and flake easily.
  • Remove the ginger and smashed garlic (optional) and discard.
  • Serve individual bowls of salmon congee with chili sauce, sriracha, sliced green scallions, toasted garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lemon wedges.

Notes

*Nutritional information is calculated using online tools and is provided as a courtesy. The values can vary depending on which ingredients and brands are used.

Nutrition*

Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 19gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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