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Sweet Potato Congee
Sweet Potato Congee is a Hokkien staple consisting of plain rice porridge and tender sweet potatoes. Usually eaten with side dishes and condiments.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
6
- 11/2 cup rice ((rinsed and drained) (300g))
- 10 cup water ((2.4 litres))
- 12 oz sweet potatoes ((cut into bite size pieces) (340g))
Instructions
- 1
Combine rice and water in a large pot. Turn on the stove and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes. Remove or tilt lid to prevent over boiling.
- 2
Prepare a steamer. Steam sweet potatoes for 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove and transfer to the pot with the congee during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 4
Turn off heat and allow sweet potato congee to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- 5
Serve in individual bowls with side dishes and condiments.