congee

noun

con·​gee ˈkän-jē How to pronounce congee (audio)
: porridge made from rice

Examples of congee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This pork and shiitake congee uses a genius technique of rinsing and freezing the rice prior to cooking, which breaks down the rice and cuts the cook time in half. June Kim, Bon Appétit, 1 Oct. 2024 Once the space opens, there will be a plethora of pickled and prepared grab-and-go options along with more of that soothing congee and, of course, Wang’s signature sweets. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024 What appeals to me most is its specific setting for making congee. Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024 And there, next to ham-and-cheese croissants and buckwheat pancakes, is breakfast congee, a Chinese rice porridge of egg, bacon, kimchi, mushrooms and chili crunch. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for congee 

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Word History

Etymology

Tamil kañci water from cooked rice

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of congee was in 1930

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“Congee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congee. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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