congee
Pronunciation
/kəndʒˈiː/

Definition & Meaning of "congee"in English

Congee
01

a type of rice porridge commonly eaten in many Asian countries, made by boiling rice in a large amount of water or broth until it breaks down into a thick, creamy consistency

congee definition and meaning

What is "congee"?

Congee, also known as rice porridge, is a popular Chinese dish that features rice that has been cooked in a large amount of water or broth until it has a thick and creamy consistency. The dish is typically seasoned with a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices, which gives it a savory and satisfying flavor. Congee may include ingredients such as chicken, pork, shrimp, mushrooms, ginger, and scallions, which are simmered with the rice until they are tender and flavorful. The dish is often served hot and may be garnished with additional toppings such as fried dough sticks, peanuts, or preserved vegetables. It can be customized to suit different tastes and dietary preferences and is often served as a main dish or a side dish.

02

formal permission to depart

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
congees
03

an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal

04

(architecture) a concave molding

to congee
01

perform a ceremonious bow

Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
congee
3rd person singular
congees
Past simple
congeed
Past participle
congeed
02

depart after obtaining formal permission

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