An Unexpected Congee or Porridge with Tomato, Scallops and Brown Rice

Congee or Porridge with Tomato and Scallops

“No milk, no spicy foods, no grape or orange, no …” This was what my dear doctor mentioned after he gave me a shot and diagnosed that I was attacked by flu. However, by the time you read this post, I trust I should be fully recovered because while writing this, I already feel energized after taken a couple bowls of this congee (or porridge). I am so thrilled to share this here because it is neither an usual congee I would make nor a traditional Chinese porridge, but it is unexpectedly good to taste. Special to me though, this congee is just a new mix of ingredients, humble ingredients including brown rice, tomato, and scallops, which are often available in my kitchen.
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