Prepare the Basic Congee. As the congee is cooking, wash the bok choy stalks and leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/4-inch by ¼-inch slices, and the stalks into ¼-inch pieces.

About 10 to 15 minutes before the congee is completely cooked, add the bok choy stalks, salt, soy sauce, pepper, and ginger. Mix together thoroughly and bring the congee to a boil, stir