Prawn Congee Recipe For A Gentle And Filling Rice Bowl
Prawn Congee
47 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Seafood
Diet
Prawn Congee offers a gentle, nourishing bowl where rice is cooked down into a soft, flowing texture and paired with lightly seasoned seafood. This dish traces back to traditional Asian kitchens, where congee was valued for its ability to stretch simple ingredients into something deeply satisfying and easy to digest.
In this congee recipe, the addition of prawns and a freshly crushed garlic-coriander paste adds depth without overwhelming the base. The slow cooking allows the rice to release starch, creating a naturally thick consistency. It works well during cooler days or when a light yet filling meal is preferred, especially when appetite calls for something warm and balanced.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsWater
1Stock cube
¼ cupKolam rice
250 gramsPrawns (cleaned and deveined)
7 clovesGarlic
¼ cupCoriander leaves (with stems) (chopped)
2 teaspoonsSoy sauce
5Black peppercorns
to tasteSalt
2 tablespoonsVegetable oil
for garnishCoriander leaves