Wow, absolutely delicious! A nice change from the usual morning oatmeal, and perfect for a cold morning and just getting out of a sick bed. Plus my rice congees never seem to turn out. I used dried shiitake mushrooms, so used most of the soaking broth with a little veg broth, and no salt. Will definitely make again and try other variations. Truly inspired, thank you!

I made this today on my stovetop with oat groats instead of steel cut oats, which I started the night before cooking and prepping the basic veggies. I added a little less vegetable broth (Trader Joe’s low sodium) to cook the veggies and added chopped daikon for one serving. I used a little coconut aminos and the rice vinegar, and it had a good flavor. The only downside for me is that it wasn’t enough protein or calories for my breakfast (trying to gain weight, not lose). I made a little chia pudding type bowl with oat milk, PB protein, flax, hemp, and blueberries to sit overnight and thicken.

As someone who is trying to eat a healthy diet that includes oats daily, and could also eat Congee (or Jok, in Thai) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I had high hopes for this one. That said, I was VERY skeptical. I was terrified it would have an oatmeal flavor. My skepticism was completely misplaced. This is the perfect recipe!

To veganize his suggestions I would add some tamarind paste which I use whenever fish sauce is called for, or some nuttritional yeast or your favorite vegan chicken-less broth.

I just made this and it is wonderfull! A couple of revisions, though. A little garlic goes well and fish sauce really kicks it up a notch. Don’t be afraid of the fish sauce. The foul smell disappears and it really ups the umami flavor. Chicken bone broth is good too.

I’m not sure how that happened, but the recipe uses steel-cut oats and I’ve updated it.

I’m confused by why the article talks about steel cut oats, but the actual recipe uses rolled oats. The two are very different.

I just made a double batch! It’s heavenly! Added a little nooch and extra soy sauce for a beefy flavor boost.

As for crazy oats uses, oh man, everything! Skin treatments for psoriasis. Milk. Desperate egg replacer. Pancakes, cakes, all manner of baking including countless loaves or veg burgers. I have crazier plans for oats that include a cheese recipe lol.

Thanks for the great recipe post! I have been looking for a clear and concise English language congee recipe for more than a year!