Lately, I’ve been trying to listen to my body more. Tune into my emotions and see how I am truly feeling. When I am hungry, leaning into what would be nutritious for me in that moment. Comfort food has taken on a new form for me. To me, comfort food doesn’t necessarily mean food that is terrible for me, a bunch of carbs and a cheesy pizza.
When I am feeling emotionally overwhelmed, I know that I could use something warming. When my stomach is feeling upset, I know eating a few roasted sweet potatoes and ginger will help it calm down. Not to mention the act of simply getting into my kitchen to cook a nutritious meal for DJ and I, that in itself is grounding.
Last night I was feeling all sorts of feelings (like the rest of the world right now). I was sick to my stomach… head was spinning. I sat on the floor, touched my belly and listened. Breathed. Put some grounding essential oils over my heart. Came back to the moment. Came back to my life right in front of me. Prayed. Surrendered.
Then, I got up, headed to my kitchen and made this.
Now, this type of recipe may drive some of you crazy. I didn’t measure anything, not once. I love stepping into my kitchen and allowing myself to be creative. To sprinkle a spice, take a bite and see what needs to change. I want to be more like this in my everyday life. That’s also what I love about Congee. It is forgiving and delicious and is good basically anyway you make it. I encourage you to allow yourself to step into your kitchen and let it be.
Basic Congee:
+1/2 Cup Rice (we like Jasmine)
+Water filled about 2 inches above rice
+1 inch fresh ginger sliced
+1 T. coconut oil
Put all ingredients in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for about 45 min. Until rice is opened and mushy.
You can make congee so many ways. We make this all the time when my stomach needs a reset (it’s really easy to digest). You can add fruit and maple syrup with a dash of cinnamon on top for a breakfast, or make it savory! Here’s what we did last night:
+Ground 1 Ib. turkey and spiced it up with chili powder and paprika
+Sliced sweet potatoes and baked them in our air fryer
+Made a few eggs to put on top
+Topped with fresh thinly sliced green onions and a drizzle of sriracha
