In China, congee is known as zhou (Chinese: 粥; pinyin: zhōu; Cantonese Yale: jūk), with the first recorded reference traced back to 1000 BC during Zhou dynasty. Across Asia, various similar dishes exists with varying names.

2022年4月3日 · Essentially made with just rice and water, congee is commonly known as Chinese rice porridge or Jook/Zhou/粥 in Chinese. It’s like a soft, runny version of steamed rice. That is why in some regions of China, this dish is also called Xi Fan/稀饭 which literally means diluted rice. Well-cooked congee has a soft, velvety and smooth texture.

In Chinese cooking, congee (粥, pronounced jook in Cantonese or zhou1 in Mandarin) usually involves boiling jasmine rice with a lot of water over low heat. You’ll often see people cook the rice along with ingredients that impart umami flavor, such as dried seafood or pork bones. You can serve congee at any time of the day.

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2025年2月7日 · Boat Congee (Ting Zai Zhou) Introduction: Boat congee is a unique traditional snack from Guangzhou, originating from the water-dwelling Dan people of the Pearl River Delta. This congee is known for its smooth, silky texture, enriched with fresh seafood and other ingredients like sliced fish, lean meat, and fried dough sticks. Chinese Name ...

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