Handmade Noodle Congee
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Handmade Noodle Congee

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Handmade Noodle Congee

About This Recipe

This gluten porridge is a hearty, comforting breakfast that’s both simple and satisfying. Made with common pantry staples like flour, water, and eggs, it transforms into a deliciously thick and savory dish. The key is washing the dough to extract the gluten, creating a chewy, protein-rich texture. Boiled with peanuts, seaweed (or greens), garlic, and ginger, the broth becomes deeply flavorful. The magic happens when you add the starchy gluten-washing water, thickening the porridge to a velvety consistency. Finished with fluffy egg ribbons, a drizzle of sesame oil, and fresh scallions, each bite is rich and aromatic. Customize it with chili powder or soy sauce for a spicy kick. Pair it with steamed buns and savory beef sauce for a complete meal. Easy to make yet full of depth, this porridge is a unique and nourishing way to start your day!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • flour 100g
  • water 2 cups (divided for dough and washing)
The aromatics
  • peanuts 30g
  • seaweed 10g
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • ginger 1 small piece (5g)
  • eggs 1
  • scallions 2 stalks (10g)
  • steamed buns 2 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt to taste
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • beef sauce for serving
  • soy sauce optional
  • chili powder optional

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Use common ingredients found at home, and replace them if necessary (e.g., seaweed can be replaced with small green vegetables).
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Step 2
Step 2
Gradually add water to the flour and knead into a dough.
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Step 3
Step 3
Knead for a while until the dough becomes elastic and does not stick to the hands or the bowl.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pour a bowl of clean water into the bowl and start washing the dough.
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Step 5
Step 5
Wash the dough like washing clothes, kneading, rubbing, and pinching until clean.
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Step 6
Step 6
If the water in the bowl becomes too cloudy, pour some clean water into a small bowl and continue washing. The gluten is now visible.
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Step 7
Step 7
Rinse the dough under running water until it is mostly gluten and no longer sticky.
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Step 8
Step 8
Cut the gluten into small pieces on a chopping board.
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Step 9
Step 9
Boil water in a pot, then add peanuts, seaweed, garlic, and ginger, and cook for a while. Then add the gluten pieces.
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Step 10
Step 10
Pour in the water used to wash the gluten and stir until a sticky consistency forms.
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Step 11
Step 11
Separate the egg white and yolk, and add them to the pot one by one, stirring well.
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Step 12
Step 12
Add salt, sesame oil, and scallions to season. The gluten porridge is now ready, and you can add chili powder and soy sauce if you like spicy food.
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Step 13
Step 13
Serve with steamed buns and beef sauce for a simple and easy breakfast.

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