congee

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rice porridge or rice gruel, often cooked with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and seasonings.

  - "My grandmother used to make congee for me when I was sick."
  - "Congee is a popular comfort food in many Asian cultures."

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Synonyms

porridge , rice congee , rice porridge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with congee
knee , key , tree

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Variants

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congee , congees , conge , conges

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'congee' comes from the Old English word 'conge' meaning 'to thicken' or 'to curdle'. It is believed to have been influenced by the Chinese word 'zhōu' or 'zhou', which also means 'rice porridge'.

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Trivia

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1. Congee is often served with various condiments, such as soy sauce, pickled vegetables, and fried shallots.

2. Congee can be made with a variety of grains, such as barley, millet, and quinoa, in addition to rice.

3. Congee is a popular comfort food in many Asian countries, and is often served during times of illness or as a breakfast dish.

4. Congee has been a staple food in Asian cultures for thousands of years, and is believed to have originated in China around 3000 BCE.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rice porridge: A savory or sweet dish made by cooking rice in a large amount of water until it becomes soft and thick, often served with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and seasonings.

2. Asian cuisine: The diverse and rich culinary traditions of the Asian continent, characterized by the use of various spices, herbs, and ingredients such as rice, noodles, and soy sauce.

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Culture

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Congee holds significant cultural importance in many Asian countries, particularly in China, Japan, and Korea. It is often served as a comfort food, especially during times of illness or as a breakfast dish. Congee has also been featured in literature and art, such as in the Chinese novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and the Japanese painting 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' by Hokusai.

How to Memorize "congee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pot of rice simmering in water until it becomes thick and creamy, like a comforting bowl of porridge.
   - Visualize the different ingredients that can be added to congee, such as meat, vegetables, and seasonings.
   - Imagine the different textures and flavors of congee, from savory and savory to sweet and comforting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'congee' with the comforting feeling of a warm bowl of rice porridge.
   - Think of congee as a nourishing and comforting meal, especially during times of illness or when feeling under the weather.
   - Associate the word 'congee' with the rich and diverse culinary traditions of Asia.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'congee' stands for 'Comforting', 'Nourishing', 'Gentle', and 'Easy-to-digest'.
   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'congee' with a favorite Asian dish or memory.
   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'congee' as a type of 'creamy rice'.

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