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Prawn Congee
Recipe For A Gentle And Filling Rice Bowl

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

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare paste

Crush coriander leaves, 4 garlic cloves, and black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle. Aim for a coarse paste rather than a smooth blend so the texture remains noticeable in the final dish. Divide this mixture into two portions.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare paste
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Marinate prawns
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook rice base
15 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Fry prawns
4 Minutes

FAQs

A prawn congee recipe uses more liquid and longer cooking, creating a smoother, silkier texture compared to regular porridge. It also focuses on subtle seasoning rather than heavy spices.