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Spicy Chinese Fish Congee

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 8 cups Water
  • 2 medium-sized Boneless, skinless white fish fillets
  • 1 piece, finely chopped Ginger
  • 2 cloves, crushed Garlic
  • 2 stalks, finely chopped Spring onions
  • 1 finely chopped Red chili pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover the pot.
  3. Cook the rice for about 45 minutes, until it breaks down and the mixture thickens to a gruel-like consistency.
  4. Add the fish fillets to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. In a separate small pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chopped chili pepper, and cook until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the oyster sauce, and then add this mixture to the pot with the rice and fish.
  7. Season the congee with salt and pepper, and then stir in the spring onions.
  8. Serve the congee hot, garnished with additional spring onions and red chili pepper if desired.