Taiwanese Sweet Potato Congee
Taiwanese sweet potato congee held a special place in my childhood. It’s simple and nourishing. Best of all, it only requires 3 ingredients: rice, water, and sweet potatoes. The subtle taste from the sweet potatoes makes this perfect as a base for toppings. But it’s also delicious on its own. There’s nothing quite like it!
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Add rice into rice pot and wash rice a few times until water runs clear. Drain water.
- 2
Prepare sweet potato and place on top of rice.
- 3
Add 4 cups of water.
- 4
If using Tatung electric steamer/rice cooker, pour 1 cup of water into inside pot. (If using standard rice cooker, skip this step.)
- 5
Place rice pot into inside steamer.
- 6
Press start and switch “on.”
- 7
Let cook for about 45-50 minutes until switch automatically turns off. Allow it to “keep warm” for another 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Stir and season with salt, white pepper. Add desired toppings and garnishes. Enjoy hot.
- 9
To reheat, add a bit more water if needed so it’s easier to mix.
