How to make tasty and healthy Chinese porridge at home | fish porridge | fish congee

Learn how to make tasty and healthy Chinese porridge or Chinese congee at home. In this video, I will show you how to make rice first (if you don't have any leftover rice in your fridge) to use later for making a fish porridge or fish congee using in a claypot. I will also show you how to make tasty condiments to go with the fish porridge or fish congee - fried garlic, Chinese dried shrimps and salted fish.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Cook the rice
1:23 Prepare ingredients to make the rice porridge
2:18 Prepare and marinade fish
3:51 Prepare and make condiments to go with the rice porridge
6:08 Make the fish congee or fish rice porridge
7:53 Plate and serve the fish congee or fish rice porridge
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[@gorgeouspieDRAW]

My daughter's sick at home and at the same time, i was craving for fish congee in Chinese style. Here in my area (Balik Pulau, Penang)so hard to find halal fish/chicken congee in Chinese style (im Chinese muslim - married to a wonderful Malay hsband 😊). I want the congee in Chinese style because let's be honest, no matter how delicious the Malay dishes are, my taste bud always rooting back to its origin 😂 This recipe came out first when i was looking for fish congee recipe in Chinese style 😍 super easy recipe! I cooked with whatever i had at home to match up with your ingredients. For chicken stock, i used Knorr chicken essence cubes. For fish, i used red snapper, added in chives and a lil sesame oil! Voilaaa! The taste was so yummyyy! The leftover rice and the cooked rice tricks for making congee are both indeed gold for me! I really love rice congee/porridge but really hate the time-consuming process cause i always thought it needs forever to cook!(so naive 😂) Thank you so muchhhh for this delicious recipe, great tips and tricks!!! Love love love the leftover rice trick! For others this maybe nothing or even found me quite rediculous, but for me, this is truly life changing experience!!! (Hence the lengthy comment cause of the excitement! 😂😂😂) [Happily enjoying my yummy fish congee in Chinese style as i typing this 😍] THANK YOUUUUUU SO MUCH VICTOR! 😊😊😊

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hello @gorgeous pie DRAW..thanks for your lovely lovely comment and feedback on this recipe. You live in the best part of Penang island. I enjoy exploring Balik Pulau whenever I get the chance. The amazing sunset view, the fishing village, beautiful sandy beach, good Hakka food, Penang laksa, CKT! I am glad that you have made it with what you've got in your kitchen, and tailored to your own taste. I can tell you are a great cook at home. And I don't mind a lengthy comment. Another tip if you haven't already been doing it already. I like to poach a whole chicken (in one of my video). Keep the stock in 2-3 small plastic tubs and freeze them for future use. And, if I have leftover rice, I will use some of the stock to make chicken congee 🙂 Cheers, Victor

[@heythave]

Humans put so much grief on themselves. Why doe it to be halal? Why does it have to be vegetarian? Why do we have to cover ourselves from head to toe?

[@heyjudejudic4102]

What I wouldn’t give for a bowl of this Delicious congee right now! Well done!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Hey Jude JudiC...LOL! Thanks for visiting my channel and watching the video. Cheers, Victor

[@ahhuat8821]

Found this channel from looking for fish congee recipe 👍🏽 looks better than most others

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Ah Huat...thanks for the thumbs up ..glad you drop by and watched my video. Cheers, Victor

[@AL-hr9tv]

Thank you Victor, also for your calming ways and clear easy instructions!! Will be watching for more....

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you. Good to hear that your find my video informative. Cheers, Victor

[@handriyanihandriyani1370]

Hi Victor, thank you for your recipe! My parents love it when I cooked it for them especially whenever they’re not well, I have recooked your recipe for several times (sorry for not write the comment soon😊) anyway thank you!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hello @Handriyani Handriyani…it is nice of you to let me know you’ve enjoyed cooking this recipe and sharing with your parents. Very nice of you. Thank you. Cheers, Victor

[@blatinobear]

That was the most beautiful piece of ginger root I’ve ever seen

[@foodtripwithvictor]

I got lucky. It’s fresh too 😊

[@mankittang9113]

I’m first one liked your video,nice to watch,thanks for sharing

[@priscillamabalo3969]

Looks yummy 😋

[@mangotango7647]

Looks good. Will try for my daughter who just went for tonsillectomy. Tq for sharing ur recipe..

[@foodtripwithvictor]

You’re welcome. Thanks 😊

[@nice9992]

Thank you 🙏🏼👍. Me and my Family Pescatarian

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks @AA …and you are welcome 😊

[@priscillamabalo3969]

Thanks for sharing i want to give at try

[@foodtripwithvictor]

You’re welcome. Hope you enjoy it.

[@sherenelee7258]

Hi! Came across this video and I really enjoyed learning how to make this congee! Will try it soon! Thank you

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you @Sherene Lee

[@makanmarhaen5704]

Great Recipe from Great Cook! Thank you Victor

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you @Makan Marhaen…that is most kind of you.

[@Goldone99]

GODS Dish

[@heythave]

I never tasted better congee than J. Zhou’s in Tustin, California. It’s just at another level.

[@rainbowyapchoyhongltrytq3669]

Very clear and understanding..sounds kind and humble...my respect to you .... supporting...your videos tq

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you Yap…and for supporting my channel. Cheers, Victor

[@judyfungjubili8577]

Victor must be a prestigious chef before

[@foodtripwithvictor]

That’s very kind of you. Thank you ☺️

[@mariannewan1108]

So yummy n healthy. I appreciate the way he puts kitchen towel to sponge

[@mariannewan1108]

The oil of the dried shrimps n salted fish.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Marianne Wan...thanks. It’s very effective using the kitchen paper towel. Thanks for watching my video. Cheers, Victor

[@bxw2721]

Looks lovely and delicious, thank you for sharing.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@L Loo...you’re welcome and thanks for watching my video. Cheers, Victor

[@jchanglv]

Hi Victor, thank you for this great recipe! This is definitely the real “authentic deal”… I have searched for the real recipe and this looks the best, Can I ask you for a congee with abalone? I would love to learn how to make that one also!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Joanna Chang..thanks. I am glad you like this recipe. The only time I have cooked with fresh abalone is a simple sautéed with butter and garlic. Tenderize the meat first using a meat tenderizer. Then slice thinly. It doesn’t take long to cook. It becomes chewy and tough when overcooked. I haven’t tried making an abalone congee. But the preparation would be the same as explained. You can marinate the meat same as the fish in this recipe. Cook towards the end when congee is about ready to serve. Cheers, Victor

[@jchanglv]

@@foodtripwithvictor Thank you so much Victor…do I sauté the abalone for a long time or quickly sauté? I am so glad I found your channel. Your refreshing and will try every recipe I can! Thank you for sharing your talent and please keep up your beautiful channel and recipes!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@@jchanglv thanks and you are most welcome. Depends on the thickness. If you slice it thinly and if it’s fresh, a quick sauté should do. Maybe just try a few slices first. Take it out. Taste it and if it’s right for you, do the rest. Cheers, Victor

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Great simple videos and easy to follow recipes.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks @Sanjiv Oberoi…glad you think so. Cheers, Victor

[@ernaw852]

Looking forward to your next video 🙂

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks @Erna W

[@vman9591]

This is a perfect dish!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Zman...thank you! Cheers, Victor

[@daljeetkaur4342]

Best

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you ☺️

[@ffmickyyt907]

Thank you sir its very super dish

[@foodtripwithvictor]

You are welcome @Afrah Hamraa

[@saradeanpereira]

Very clear explanation. Thank u for taking the time and effort.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Sara d Pereira...thanks for visiting my video channel. Cheers, Victor

[@DeSilver215]

Thanks for sharing your family secret recipe. I tried following it and It's so good.

[@DeSilver215]

It's got that family goodness feeling.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@David T…thank you for trying my recipe. I am glad it works and you enjoy it 😋. Cook with love and family goodness 😊 Cheers, Victor

[@damiann4734]

Wow yummy and I am sure it will taste delicious. Thank you

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Damian N…thank you. It’s healthy too..nice comfort food 😊 Cheers, Victor

[@belindajames1739]

I tried this yesterday 1st time and it was deeeeeeeelicious. God bless

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Belinda James...thanks for trying out my recipe and letting me know it works for you ...Cheers, Victor

[@belindajames1739]

Hi Victor You said l could use chicken instead of fish can l still add in the salty fish and shrimps in the porridge? Looking forward to learning more of your delicious dishes. God bless

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@@belindajames1739 ...yes, of course..you can still add salted fish and dried shrimps..they give the porridge another layer of texture and flavour. Although, if I am to use chicken meat, I would use chicken mince or cut up a chicken thigh into small dices. Cheers, Victor

[@AnasuyaKunathevan]

Great recipe Victor

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @AnasuyaKunathevan...thanks so much and thanks for visiting my channel. Cheers, Victor

[@Kempeitei]

Tried it and it was brilliant!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Kempeiti...thanks for trying out my recipe. Cheers, Victor

[@joycelinho461]

Delicious porridge recipes great cooking

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks @Joyceline Ho

[@msbrownbeast]

Would it be desirable to simmer the rice longer until it turns into a paste-lke texture?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @msbrownbeast…yes, you can simmer a bit longer if you prefer your congee thick with rice completely broken down that you can’t see it’s shape, but be careful not to burn the bottom. You need to keep watching and stirring the bottom, or use a non-stickable pot. Cheers, Victor

[@mordrenraven]

Thank you Victor!

[@foodtripwithvictor]

You are very welcome. Cheers!

[@mordrenraven]

@@foodtripwithvictor I like that you made the rice first so people who have left over rice can make the most out of their the leftover rice

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@@mordrenraven ...that's the idea :-) ..either fried rice or congee for me. Cheers, Victor

[@hienmaithanh4128]

Great recipe! Thank you for sharing! Can you advise on the ratio of the different ingredients?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

If you watch from timecode 1.23 you will get a general idea of the ingredients and portion I used. The portion ratio is an individual taste. You can marinade the fish with 1-2 teaspoons light soy, 1/2-1 teaspoon sesame oil, a dash white pepper, 1 teaspoon corn starch, 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon fresh julienned ginger. The condiments are optional eg salted fish, fried garlic and garlic oil, etc. Have a taste before you serve and adjust by adding a bit of salt and white pepper to your own taste.

[@doriscastillo2232]

All the way from Republic of Ireland Filipino

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Well hello hello ..Ireland! Thanks for visiting my channel . Cheers, Victor

[@pamelacampbell6665]

You’re so elegant! I love congee

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thank you @Pamela Campbell 😊

[@belindajames1739]

The fish congee looks delicious. Can l use chicken instead of fish? Thank you so much. I enjoy watching all your cooking videos. All the best

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Belinda James...thanks for visiting and watching my videos. I’m glad you asked. Yes, you certainly can substitute fish with chicken. My mum used to make chicken congee for us. But I would recommend to use chicken mince..take a pinch and roll in a tiny ball. You can marinate the chicken mince first with a bit of ground white pepper, a tiny bit of light soy (not too much) and a sprinkle of salt..all to your taste to give the mince a bit of flavour...add then drop into the congee when it’s hot to cook. Cheers, Victor

[@kanhyachhoy5630]

Yummy 😋

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks 😊

[@YVISKEY]

Victor, what do you do with the egg yolk?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

I will use the egg yolk for making something else…eg, in scrambled eggs, or can use it to brush over a pastry to give it a silky, glossy look, or baking that calls for egg yolks in the ingredients. You can skip the egg part of the preparation if you prefer not to use eggs. Cheers, Victor

[@thanhchin9645]

Great Video, Mr. Khoo. Is it possible that we can make fish congee from the instant pot ? Thank You , Sir.

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Thanks @Thanh Chin…I have a friend who uses instant pot too. They absolutely love it. Personally I don’t have one in my kitchen and I have no experience cooking in one as well. However, I did a quick google on “instant pot rice congee” and there are others who have used it to make congee. So the answer yes..you can make congee using an instant pot. Cheers, Victor

[@thanhchin9645]

@@foodtripwithvictor and

[@astiti9837]

Very delicious food... 👍👍👍

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Erni Suhardi...thanks 😊😋

[@astiti9837]

@@foodtripwithvictor you're welcome

[@gerrytocol8779]

Sorry I miss it, where does marinated baramundi goes?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

You can add the marinated fish into the rice porridge once the rice porridge is cooked to a consistency and texture you like to eat.

[@rainbowyapchoyhongltrytq3669]

Please ...CE.ntury egg porridge tq

[@foodtripwithvictor]

"..oh, I am not a fan of “peh tan”

[@sofiahmashhor2567]

Can i use basmati rice ? Tyia

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Sofia HMashhor...absolutely. That’s what I used..basmati rice. Cheers, Victor

[@ffmickyyt907]

☺

[@kestrel356]

What type of rice to cook porridge?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @LUIE Mag DC..you can use any type of long grain rice to make congee, like the fragrant Thai jasmine rice. I cook using basmati long grain rice. I hope you have try making this recipe and it works for you. By the way, if you're wondering why you're getting another response from me, it's because I've lost all my response comments to viewers. And for the benefit of other new viewers who happen to stumble and read the comments, I like them to know my response. Cheers, Victor

[@Goldone99]

Can't forget the Carrots k

[@vishnukapoor7436]

Can we use pork as well.....

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Hi @Vishnu Kapoor...yes, you can use pork instead. I would recommend to use pork mince..it works better in the congee. :-) By the way, if you're wondering why you are getting another response from me, it's because I have lost all my response comments to viewers. And for the benefit of new viewers who happen to stumble and read the comments, I like them to know my answer to your question. Cheers, Victor

[@marjoriecabase2968]

Can I add a fresh shrimp sir?

[@foodtripwithvictor]

Certainly you can @Marjorie Cabase…that should give your congee a more yummy seafood flavour. What a great idea. Cheers, Victor

[@marjoriecabase2968]

@@foodtripwithvictor thanks_❤❤❤

[@patsonlim528]

i thought its miss vivian khoo

[@ericli2936]

Don't you think congee is suppose to be easy? This is too much work for me. Thank you for showing me how to cook fish

[@helensih4051]

Ok lkoppl 0:06

[@andrewyung6599]

A creative way making congee, but a bit weird. There are so many ways, basically, every single Asian has his own way

[@foodtripwithvictor]

@Andrew Yung...true..we all have our own way of making congee. Would you like to share with me and my viewers as to how you would make your congee so we can also learn from your cooking techniques? TIA, Victor