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When I was a kid, I’d eat congee almost every other day. Congee is a traditional Chinese porridge made from boiling rice in a large amount of water for a long time. As it cooks, the rice releases its ...

Congee, or jook, is my comfort food. It’s simple, warm and cozy, and absolutely delicious. This version is also incredibly nostalgic for me, since it became a tradition in my family to make it with ...

Chef Melissa King has a particularly soft spot for congee (or jook, the Cantonese name for the iconic rice porridge). “It’s like your Chinese chicken noodle soup — it was always cozy and comforting, ...