Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Spring

    Perilla, Ginger & Rice Congee

    紫蘇生薑粥 · Zǐ Sū Shēng Jiāng Zhōu

    External WindWarmJiangnan-inspiredCongee / Breakfast
    Perilla, Ginger & Rice Congee — Soft rice congee finished with perilla and ginger offers gentle warmth without a heavy meal.

    Soft rice congee finished with perilla and ginger offers gentle warmth without a heavy meal.

    Prep
    10 min
    Cook
    35 min
    Total
    45 min
    Yield
    3 servings

    Ingredients

    • 75 g jasmine rice
    • 1 L water
    • 15 g fresh ginger, sliced
    • 8 fresh perilla leaves, shredded
    • 2 spring onions, sliced
    • Sea salt
    • 1 tsp sesame oil

    Method

    1. 1Combine rice, ginger and water and bring to the boil.
    2. 2Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
    3. 3Stir in most of the spring onion and season lightly.
    4. 4Remove from heat, fold through perilla and sesame oil, and garnish with remaining onion.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~155 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~290 ml)

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    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.