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Butternut Squash Congee With Chile Oil
Instructions
Cook:45min
Congee comes in many textures and flavors, under a number of different names, and is eaten widely across East, South East and South Asia. This particular version of congee is not traditional to any region or cuisine, but is a seasonal interpretation, incorporating butternut squash for a warming, naturally sweet, earthy glow. The chile oil delivers a lively counter to the mellow nature of this congee, delivering both heat and savoriness. Using leftover rice gives you a hearty congee in just about 30 minutes, but make sure you give it a good stir at the end to further break up the rice and create a creamy finish. Butternut can be an unwieldy vegetable and many find it hard to handle, so try cutting it into smaller pieces before slicing the skin off with a sharp knife or peeler. Quicker still, opt for pre-cut cubes of butternut which can often be found at the supermarket.
Updated at: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:52:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
58
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories476 kcal (24%)
Total Fat4.5 g (6%)
Carbs98.3 g (38%)
Sugars3.9 g (4%)
Protein9.5 g (19%)
Sodium1533.2 mg (77%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 cupsrice
tightly packed, leftover medium, or long-grain, preferably refrigerated

1 tablespoonneutral oil
such as canola

1 teaspoonkosher salt
such

6 cupsvegetable stock

4garlic cloves
peeled and crushed

1 poundbutternut squash
peeled, seeded and diced in 1-inch pieces

1 piecekombu
small, optional

2scallions
finely sliced

Chile oil
or chile crisp, for serving
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