How many calories in congee
A bowl of congee with a little meat or egg has about 250 kcal, with 12 g of protein.
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Congee is rice simmered in a lot of water until the grains break down into a soft porridge. In Cantonese it's jook, in Korea juk, in Japan okayu, in Vietnam cháo and in Malaysia bubur.
A bowl with a little pork or egg is 250 kcal, with 35 g of carbs, 12 g of protein and 6 g of fat. Most of the bowl is water, which is why it fills you for so little.
The toppings change it. Spring onion, ginger and white pepper are almost nothing, a fried dough stick on the side is a lot.
Tips
- 1Add a boiled or century egg for protein.
- 2Pile on spring onion, ginger and coriander for taste that costs nothing.
- 3Have the fried dough stick as a treat, not every morning.
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Questions
What is congee?
Rice cooked in plenty of water until it turns into a smooth, thick porridge, eaten with savoury toppings.
Is congee low in calories?
For a hot bowl, yes. About 250 kcal with a little meat or egg, because most of it is water.
How many calories in plain congee?
Less than this bowl, as the meat or egg adds protein and fat. The rice and water are the base.
Why do people eat congee when they're ill?
It's soft, warm and easy to digest. Across Asia it's what you get when you're not well.
What is century egg?
A duck egg preserved for weeks until the white turns to dark jelly. It's a classic topping with pork in Cantonese congee.
