Congee
A slow-cooked rice porridge with a thick, creamy consistency, served with various toppings such as preserved egg, pork, dried shrimp, or fish.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- white rice
- water or broth
- ginger
- green onions
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- dried shrimp as flavor enhancer
- preserved century egg (contains ammonia treatment)
- pork or fish toppings not always disclosed
- soy sauce used for seasoning
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in Chinese congee.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffPlain congee is gluten-free but the toppings and soy sauce seasoning contain wheat. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not standard in congee.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not in congee.
Shellfish-Free
Check with staffDried shrimp is commonly cooked into the congee base. Ask specifically.
Egg-Free
Check with staffPreserved century egg (皮蛋) is a common topping. Verify what toppings are included.
Fish-Free
Check with staffFish congee (鱼粥) is a common variety. Even 'plain' congee may use fish broth or dried fish.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce is commonly added as seasoning.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not typically in plain congee.
Vegetarian
Check with staffMost restaurant congee contains pork, fish, or shrimp. Plain versions exist but must be requested.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in Chinese congee. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Plain congee is gluten-free but the toppings and soy sauce seasoning contain wheat. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not standard in congee. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not in congee. |
| Shellfish-Free | Check with staff | Dried shrimp is commonly cooked into the congee base. Ask specifically. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Preserved century egg (皮蛋) is a common topping. Verify what toppings are included. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Fish congee (鱼粥) is a common variety. Even 'plain' congee may use fish broth or dried fish. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce is commonly added as seasoning. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not typically in plain congee. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Most restaurant congee contains pork, fish, or shrimp. Plain versions exist but must be requested. |
Key risk: Plain congee is just rice and water, but restaurant congee is almost never plain. It is cooked with dried shrimp as a flavor base and served with toppings like preserved egg, pork slices, or fish. The preserved century egg is also an allergen concern and is made through an alkaline curing process.
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