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Hydrating, demulcent, and perfect for after a cleanse, colonoscopy, acute illness, or bought of digestive distress.
Simple Congee Recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 191kcal
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Equipment
- Small saucepan – 1.75 qt.
Ingredients
to start
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black salt optional (see notes)
optional add-ins
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- pinch turmeric
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse rice once, then place in a small saucepan with water, ghee, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and partially cover. Simmer for 30 minutes until very soft. Add more water if needed.
- Taste, then add in any additional seasonings as desired. Simmer another 5 minutes or more after adding any additional seasonings.
Notes
Black salt
My favorite thing to add (and all the congee needs along with a little black pepper) is black salt, a special mineral salt that has been kiln fired and contains sulphury compounds, primarily sodium chloride, that help to reduce gas and bloating. Watch this video about black salt Purchase black saltNutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg