Vegetarian Chicken Congee
Warm, comforting, and fully plant-based, Vegetarian Chicken Congee is a rich and creamy rice porridge that’s perfect for cozy mornings or soothing meals. Featuring fragrant jasmine rice simmered in hearty vegetable broth, this recipe swaps traditional chicken for tender plant-based chicken strips, delivering all the savory satisfaction without the meat. Fresh ginger and sesame oil infuse the congee with aromatic depth, while soy sauce adds an umami boost. The dish is elegantly finished with vibrant garnishes like green onions, cilantro leaves, and crispy fried garlic, bringing layers of flavor and texture to every bite. Whether you’re searching for a vegan comfort food or a nourishing meal to enjoy with family, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare, gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious. Keywords: vegetarian congee, vegan chicken recipe, plant-based comfort food, easy rice porridge.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based chicken strips
- 2 inches fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fried garlic
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and vegetable broth. Add in the ginger, peeled and sliced into thin coins.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
In a non-stick pan, cook the plant-based chicken strips according to package instructions until browned and heated through. Set aside.
Once the congee has reached a porridge-like consistency, remove the ginger slices using a slotted spoon.
Stir in the cooked plant-based chicken strips, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
While the congee continues to cook, slice the green onions thinly, separating the white and green parts.
Serve the congee hot in bowls, garnished with the white parts of the green onions, cilantro leaves, fried garlic, and the green parts of the green onions. Enjoy it piping hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2190 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*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.
