rice porridge

Soft cooked cereal

Rice porridge is rice cooked in abundant water or broth until the grains break down into a thick, creamy consistency.

It appears across many cuisines under different names—congee in China, jok in Thailand, okayu in Japan.

Often served as comfort food or for the sick, it may be plain or topped with savory additions: She made rice porridge with ginger and scallions.

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Stir-cooked grain dish

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G