A bowl of creamy white congee with a warm golden hue from the diced persimmons which float like jewels in the porridge. The crispy, caramel-brown bacon strips lay across the top, garnished with a vibrant sprinkle of chopped green scallions. The dish radiates warm and cozy autumn vibes.

Persimmon Congee with Crispy Bacon and Scallions

Name: Persimmon Congee with Crispy Bacon and Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese Fusion
Ingredients: ripe Persimmon, 1 peeled and diced; Jasmine Rice, 1/2 cup soaked and rinsed; Chicken Broth, 4 cups; Bacon strips, 4 sliced into halves; Fresh Scallions, 1/4 cup finely chopped; Salt, to taste; White Pepper, 1 tsp; Sesame oil, 1 tsp

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 75 minutes

Style Chinese Fusion

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: October 21, 2023

This is a brunch recipe inspired by the traditional Chinese dish 'Congee' with a beautiful seasonal twist, featuring the star ingredient Persimmon. This vibrant, brightly flavored fruit adds a delightful sweetness and a dash of autumn color to your brunch, making it a unique and Instagram-worthy dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe persimmon - 1 - peeled and diced
Jasmine rice - 1/2 cup - soaked and rinsed
Chicken broth - 4 cups
Bacon strips - 4 - sliced into halves
Fresh scallions - 1/4 cup - finely chopped
Salt - to taste
White pepper - 1 tsp
Sesame oil - 1 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🥓🔥

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, drain it on a paper towel, and reserve the grease in the skillet.
Step 2 - 🍚💦🔥

Using the same skillet, combine the soaked and rinsed jasmine rice, chicken broth, and water. Stir occasionally and let it simmer on a low flame for about 45 minutes until it thickens into a porridge-like consistency.
Step 3 - 🥣📥🍑

Add the diced persimmon to the congee and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
Step 4 - 🥣✨🧂

Season the congee with salt and white pepper to taste, and stir well to combine.
Step 5 - 🥣🥓🍃

Ladle the congee into two bowls. Garnish each bowl with the crispy bacon, sesame oil, and finely chopped scallions. Serve warm.

Additional

This dish is both filling and comforting, perfect for a chilly autumn brunch. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste, for instance, vegetarians can replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the bacon, or even fry some tofu for an added protein kick. Also, involving the kids can be fun, they can help wash and soak the rice, and in the end, beautifully arrange the toppings on their bowl of congee. This is a great way to let them explore their creativity!