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Soft Egg Congee: 27g of Protein in One Warm Bowl
Published November 5, 2026. General information, not medical advice.
Congee is rice cooked until it is creamy and soft. It has a long history as a food for days when you want something gentle, and it is a good base for protein because the egg cooks right into it.
This version uses leftover cooked rice, so it takes about fifteen minutes, and most of that is simmering.
What you need
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 3/4 cup broth
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp shredded cooked chicken
How to make it
- Simmer the rice and broth for about 8 minutes until creamy.
- Stir in the egg and the chicken and cook for about 2 minutes.
The numbers
About 27g of protein and about 370 calories for the whole bowl. Values are approximate.
On a queasy day
Leave out the chicken and cook the egg until it is very soft. Serve it warm, in a small bowl.
Storing it
It keeps in the fridge for about 2 days. Add a splash of broth when you reheat it, because the rice thickens as it sits.
Quick answers
How much protein is in soft egg congee?
About 27g of protein and about 370 calories, made with 1/2 cup of cooked rice, 2 eggs and 2 tbsp of shredded cooked chicken. Values are approximate.
Can I make it without chicken?
Yes. Leave the chicken out and the eggs still carry most of the protein.
How long does it keep?
About 2 days in the fridge. Add broth when you reheat it.
There are more gentle, warm recipes in the Kitchen.
Nutrition values are approximate and depend on the brands you use. This is food information, not medical or nutrition advice. Ask your prescriber or a registered dietitian what is right for you.