Vegan Mango Coconut Congee is a delicious and soothing breakfast recipe. Congee, also known as jook. It is a rice pudding consumed in China and other Asian countries such as Korea, Indonesia, Cambodia, Burma, Japan, and others. This Vegan Mango Coconut Congee is made with mangoes, coconut milk, sugar, and long-grain rice. The addition of mangoes makes this rice pudding even healthier. The mango is a hero ingredient of this recipe. It gives the dish a unique flavor, which is enhanced by the use of saffron and cardamom. If you are limiting your sugar consumption, you can prepare it with processed sugar like stevia. Let’s prepare the congee with the steps (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Soy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Fifty minutes
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Forty-five minutes
EQUIPMENT
- One bowl
- A sharp knife
- Hand blender
- Nonstick pot
- Cooking spoon
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS
- Long grain rice 1 cup
- Mango 3 cups
- Coconut milk 14 oz.
- Sugar 1/2 to 3/4 cup
- Ground cardamom 1 to 1/2 tsp
- Half a tsp of saffron strands
For garnish
- Chopped pistachios
- Mango cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the mango into small rough sizes with a knife.
- Next, add coconut milk and mango chunks to a bowl.
- Blend all items with the help of a hand blender.
- Process it until a fine puree forms. Put aside the bowl.
- Next, add the four cups of water and long-grain rice to a pot.
- Simmer it on a low burner fire for approximately twenty minutes.
- During cooking, pour half the coconut milk, sugar, and half a teaspoon of powdered cardamom into the pot.
- Gently combine all items with a spoon.
- Cook all items for a further seven minutes until the rice breaks into creamy form.
- After that, add mango puree to the boiled rice.
- Next, add leftover cardamom and saffron to the pot.
- Again mix all items. Now, turn off the burner fire.
- The tasty Mango Coconut Congee is ready to consume.
- Shift the congee to a serving bowl.
- Top it with mango cubes and chopped pistachios and serve.
VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS OF THE DISH
Long-grain rice:
- Instead of this type of rice, you can utilize brown rice, quinoa, or sushi rice.
Coconut milk:
- I utilized coconut milk to prepare this congee. Replace it with other vegan options such as almond milk, water, or oat milk.
Fruit:
- Mango is the best choice. But other options such as bananas, berries, pineapple, or papaya also work well.
Spice:
- In this recipe, I utilized only cardamom and saffron. But you can incorporate nutmeg, ginger, or cinnamon.
Sugar:
- Replace it with other sweetener options of your choice.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the yummy Mango Coconut Congee with fluffy vegan banana pancakes.
- Enjoy the congee with iced coconut water or mango lassi.
- Pair this creamy dish with vegan mango madness waffles.
- Mango sticky rice or coconut lime panna cotta works well with the congee.
- Accompany this dish with a soothing herbal tea.
TIPS
- Rinse the rice before cooking to remove soil particles.
- Simmer the rice over low heat so that it breaks easily.
- Utilize fresh and sweet mangoes for the best taste.
- Opt for good-quality coconut milk to get an exact creamy texture.
- Experiment with different plant-based milk to prepare the congee.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the remaining congee in a covered dish and refrigerate it for three to six days.
Freezer:
- We can freeze the yummy coconut congee for more than ninety days.
Reheating:
- You can rewarm the chilled mango coconut congee in the microwave. Utilize the stovetop option to reheat the congee.
FAQs
Can we utilize different varieties of rice to prepare this dish?
- Short-grain rice such as sushi rice works well because it contains a high starch content. It also provides a creamy texture. You can also use long-grain rice, which will give a different texture.
Which kind of mango is ideal to use?
- The best mangoes are ripe and delicious. Ataulfo mangoes or honey mangoes are great choices.
Can I decorate the congee bowl with other topping items?
- You can utilize pistachios, chia seeds, lime zest, toasted coconut flakes, and other fresh fruits like berries as a topping.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1 bowl
Total servings 12
Total Calories 179 kcal
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Iron 1 mg
