One-fourth cup of washed rice, one tablespoon of ghee, five cups of water, one tablespoon of cumin seeds, one bay leaf, two tablespoons of black pepper, and one inch of sliced garlic.

Pierced by winding rivers and dotted with ponds and lakes, the Jiangnan region in China’s lower Yangtze area is famously the home of Shanghai, the country’s biggest city. But Jiangnan is just as ...

When I was a kid, I’d eat congee almost every other day. Congee is a traditional Chinese porridge made from boiling rice in a large amount of water for a long time. As it cooks, the rice releases its ...

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the egg and egg white to your liking, about 2 minutes each side for over easy. Heat congee in the microwave until steaming hot and top with ...

When group exercise instructor Chase Leist shared her one-day food diary with Well+Being, you wanted one thing: the recipe to Leist’s breakfast porridge, with egg whites, almond milk, flaxseed, ...

Combine rice, broth, salt, half the scallions, garlic, and half the Swiss chard in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until the rice falls apart and the mixture ...

Adapted from “The Seductions of Rice” by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. 8 cups water, plus extra boiling water as necessary 1½ cups whole or broken long-grain rice (Thai jasmine or Chinese- or ...

Congee, or jook, is my comfort food. It’s simple, warm and cozy, and absolutely delicious. This version is also incredibly nostalgic for me, since it became a tradition in my family to make it with ...