
breakfast
Cantonese Shrimp and Snow Pea Congee
Nutrition
116
kcal
Calories
12
g
Protein
12
g
Carbs
2
g
Fat
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Ingredients(7)
Crustaceans, shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined75.4 g
Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked24.4 g
SNOW PEAS, SNOW, trimmed and julienned24.4 g
SLICED WATER CHESTNUTS IN WATER40.6 g
Ginger, fresh, grated4.1 g
Sesame oil2.7 g
Scallion, white and green parts, finely sliced4.1 g
Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, bring 150ml of water to a gentle simmer.
2
Add the cooked long-grain rice and fresh grated ginger.
3
Let it simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into a silky, porridge-like consistency.
4
Add the shrimp to the pot and poach for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
5
Stir in the julienned snow peas and sliced water chestnuts, cooking for just 30 seconds to retain their crisp, vibrant snap.
6
Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.
7
Pour into a bowl and garnish immediately with the fresh scallions.
8
The aroma should be clean, gingery, and comforting.