Sunday Brunch: Empty Fridge Congee

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Sunday Brunch: Empty Fridge Congee
45 min.
4
762kcal

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Welcome to your new favorite Sunday brunch recipe: Empty Fridge Congee! This delightful dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also offers a comforting and nourishing experience that’s perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch, a satisfying main course, or a cozy dinner, this congee is versatile enough to fit the bill.

What makes this recipe truly special is its adaptability. With just a few staple ingredients like short grain rice, garlic, and ginger, you can create a warm and creamy base that invites endless customization. Have some leftover vegetables or cooked meat? Toss them in! Feeling adventurous? Add a dash of chili paste or crispy SPAM for an extra kick. The beauty of this dish lies in its ability to transform whatever you have on hand into a delicious meal.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving four, this congee is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbs, it’s a wholesome choice that will keep you satisfied. So, gather your ingredients, bring your pot to the stove, and let’s create a bowl of comfort that will warm your heart and fill your belly!

Ingredients

  • servings carrots diced finely
  • servings chili paste depending on your taste pref 
  • servings fish sauce dried
  • servings fish sauce to taste
  • cloves garlic minced
  • knob ginger mashed finely
  • servings goat meat shredded cooked finely
  • servings peas frozen
  • servings sesame seed toasted
  • cup short grain rice 
  • servings soya sauce to taste
  • servings spam lite diced crisp
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine rice, water, garlic and ginger in a pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer until rice is tender, adding more water as needed to reach desired consistency. This can take from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the texture and consistency you like your congee.
  2. Once the right consistency is reached, add the ingredients that need to simmer for a minute or two (frozen peas, minced carrots) then season to taste with fish sauce and soy sauce. When adding a fish sauce, make sure to add a little at a time—too much fish sauce can be added very easily.
  3. Either stir-in or top with other ingredients, and serve piping hot with a soothing cup of tea.

Nutrition Facts

Calories762kcal
Protein36.03%
Fat30.62%
Carbs33.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.04
Glycemic Load
36.73
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.716521926548%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:761.67kcal
38.08%
Fat:25.5g
39.23%
Saturated Fat:7.58g
47.37%
Carbohydrates:62.47g
20.82%
Net Carbohydrates:54.01g
19.64%
Sugar:7.62g
8.47%
Cholesterol:195.8mg
65.27%
Sodium:2232.42mg
97.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:67.5g
135.01%
Vitamin A:11317.23IU
226.34%
Vitamin B3:30.87mg
154.37%
Selenium:97.28µg
138.97%
Vitamin B6:2.23mg
111.75%
Phosphorus:784.05mg
78.41%
Manganese:1.26mg
62.79%
Vitamin B1:0.92mg
61.18%
Folate:197.19µg
49.3%
Potassium:1574.17mg
44.98%
Vitamin C:36.13mg
43.8%
Vitamin B5:4.2mg
41.96%
Magnesium:149.7mg
37.43%
Copper:0.75mg
37.33%
Iron:6.27mg
34.86%
Fiber:8.45g
33.82%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.26%
Zinc:4.55mg
30.31%
Vitamin K:26.92µg
25.64%
Calcium:148.13mg
14.81%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.81%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.04%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.75%