Spiced White Tea and Ginger Infused Rice Porridge

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Comforting rice porridge gently simmered with authentic white tea and fresh ginger for a soothing, subtly spiced breakfast or light meal. This Chinese-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, combines jasmine rice, water, Fuding white tea leaves into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice
• 5 cups (1.2 liters) water
• 8 g Fuding white tea leaves
• 20 g fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp rock sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, bring 5 cups (1.2 liters) water to a boil and add 8 g Fuding white tea leaves and 20 g thinly sliced fresh ginger. Simmer gently for 8 minutes to infuse the liquid.
3. Step 3: Strain the tea-ginger infusion back into the pot, discarding solids. Add the rinsed rice and 1/2 tsp salt to the pot.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 45 minutes until the rice breaks down and the mixture thickens into a creamy porridge.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp rock sugar until dissolved, then remove from heat.
6. Step 6: Serve warm topped with 2 tbsp chopped scallions and a drizzle of 1 tsp toasted sesame oil for aroma and depth.