Rice porridge is a dish consisting of rice, water, and other ingredients added to give flavour. Congee or soup is another name for rice porridge Rice porridge has been an important dish in Sri Lanka as well as many Asian countries for centuries. It can be eaten plain, where it is typically served with side dishes. It is also a staple in many other countries, including Burma, Indonesia, Japan, and even parts of Europe. Congee is essentially a rice porridge made by boiling rice in a great deal of water until it breaks down into a pudding-like consistency
Although eaten by all family members, rice porridge is most often served to children and people who are ill or convalescing as it is easy to digest. It’s also incredibly economical. Rice porridge is served as a breakfast food, the main meal, similar to a thick soup.