Jook
Warm, comforting, and endlessly customizable, jook—also known as congee—is a classic Asian rice porridge that’s perfect for soothing the soul and satisfying the appetite. This simple yet flavorful recipe transforms humble cooked white rice and savory chicken broth into a velvety, savory porridge infused with fresh ginger and enriched with a touch of sesame oil and soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, jook is as versatile as it is delicious, allowing you to top it with tender shredded chicken or pork, creamy hard-boiled eggs, crisp fried shallots, and fresh scallions. Whether you're craving a comforting breakfast, a light lunch, or a heartwarming dinner, this one-pot wonder will quickly become your go-to recipe for a nourishing meal. Perfect for all seasons and easily adapted to suit vegetarian or gluten-free diets, jook is the ultimate comfort food you'll love coming back to time and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 6 cups chicken broth (or any preferred broth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 whole hard-boiled eggs, halved (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fried shallots (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the cooked rice and chicken broth over medium heat.
Add the sliced ginger to the pot and stir to incorporate.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Continue simmering for 25–30 minutes or until the rice breaks down and the mixture takes on a porridge-like consistency. Add water or broth during cooking if the mixture becomes too thick.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the jook into individual bowls for serving.
Top with scallions, halved hard-boiled eggs, shredded chicken or pork, and fried shallots (if using).
Serve warm and enjoy this comforting, nourishing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 575 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 6876 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 106.0 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
