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After emerging from the cave, the first thing Mee ate was congee, a savory Asian rice porridge.—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 The former is the all-day Kirana, where breakfast includes local fare like bubur ayam, Indonesian chicken congee.—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice).—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congee