Fig, cinnamon and cardamom slowcooker congee

Based on the Chinese ‘breakfast for longevity’, this congee is the perfect way to wake up your digestion and ease into the day. It’s incredibly light and easy to digest and perfect for a detox day.

I first enjoyed congee on a trip to Hong Kong 15 years ago – it’s a thin rice gruel (thinner than porridge) with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms and spring onions. As a breakfast dish it may take some getting used to, so here’s a sweet version.

This is my go-to overnight breakf