Creamy Turmeric Congee with Fried Eggs

Name: Creamy Turmeric Congee with Fried Eggs
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Leftover rice; 2 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1 tsp (or more) fresh turmeric (grated); 1 tsp (or more) Fresh ginger (grated); 1 clove Fresh garlic (grated); 4 eggs (2 per person); 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Green onions (sliced); 1 tsp Black sesame seeds; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper

Genna @genlato_

Bristol

Knocked out by a never-ending throat infection, I had to get creative with easy to cook, nourishing meals that weren’t hard to swallow. Enter: congee. Packed with colour, flavour and immune boosting ingredients, this simple dish has kept me alive all week.

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Ingredients

30 minutes

2 bowls

1 cupLeftover rice
2 cupsChicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 tsp(or more) fresh turmeric (grated)
1 tsp(or more) Fresh ginger (grated)
1 cloveFresh garlic (grated)
4eggs (2 per person)
1 tbspButter
2 tbspGreen onions (sliced)
1 tspBlack sesame seeds
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Combine rice and broth in a pot and grate in the turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
2

Stir often and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the rice breaks down and the congee is creamy.
3

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4

Fry eggs in butter until the edges are crisp, season with salt and pepper.
5

Pour congee into bowls. Top with fried eggs.
6

Sprinkle green onions and black sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!

Tips

Stir often to help the rice break down and create a creamy texture.

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Genna @genlato_

on December 22, 2025 01:50

Bristol

Hello! I’m Genna 👋 Born and raised in California, currently living in the UK 🇺🇸🇬🇧My home cooking is inspired by sustainable living, using whole food and high quality ingredientsn 🌱 I’ve recently started growing my own food in my garden, and I love learning about ethical and sustainable food systems! I enjoy both baking and cooking, and will always take on a challenge to adapt recipes to different dietary requirements or preferences.