Roasted Garlic and Ginger Congee

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A comforting rice porridge with roasted garlic and fresh ginger that gently soothes the throat and supports recovery from cold symptoms. This Chinese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place 6 whole garlic cloves on a small baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large pot, combine 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger and continue simmering the rice for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the mixture becomes creamy and porridge-like.
  4. Step 4: Remove the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and mash them gently with a fork, then stir into the congee.
  5. Step 5: Season with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir well and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Ladle the congee into bowls and garnish each with thinly sliced scallions before serving.

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