congee

noun

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

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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 Health inspectors cited the Chinese restaurant after finding congee rice at improper holding temperatures. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congee

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 29 Mar. 2026.

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