Salted Duck Egg Congee

A watery rice porridge, congee has been a staple dish throughout China and South-east Asia for centuries. The word ‘congee’ is believed to have derived from the Dravidian word ‘kanji’ (an Indian rice porridge). Its history is rooted in peasant farming communities where a little rice had to feed many people. Over time many things have been thrown into the congee pan — from vegetables to salt fish, eggs and meat. Today, expensive ingredients such as lobster, scallops and oysters are added. Tr