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Abalone Congee

Silky rice porridge topped with tender abalone, ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Ready in under 15 minutes with pantry staples and canned abalone.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
16g
Abalone Congee
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add rice and ginger, stir, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Slice abalone into bite-sized pieces, then add to the pot and stir gently.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer 2 more minutes until abalone is warm and rice is creamy, stirring once.

  5. Step 5

    Divide between bowls, drizzle each with sesame oil, and scatter scallion on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot (3–4 quart)
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • soup bowls

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