what is congee made of

Congee is a rice porridge that is commonly eaten for breakfast in China and other Asian countries. It is made by boiling rice in a large amount of water until it breaks down into a pudding-like consistency. The rice used to make congee is typically a "starchy" rice such as jasmine rice or japonica rice, which gives the congee a smooth, starchy, and silky texture. The ratio of rice to water can vary, but a common ratio is 1:10. Congee can be made with water, but it is often made with beef, chicken, or vegetable stock to add flavor. The flavor of congee is typically very bland when made with water, but it can be enhanced with sweet or savory flavors by adding ingredients such as minced ginger, garlic, chicken, mushrooms, or toppings such as scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, or fish sauce. Congee is often served with Chinese crullers (youtiao) . It is a versatile comfort food that can be eaten on its own or with pairing dishes at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack time.