tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post9038198684798835943..comments2024-03-29T00:57:35.353-10:00Comments on Kahakai Kitchen: Congee for Cook The Books: "The Last Chinese Chef" (+ Winner of "The Frugal Foodie Cookbook" Giveaway)Deb in Hawaiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-71082411531807123562009-08-30T15:05:23.512-10:002009-08-30T15:05:23.512-10:00This is something I associate with Chinese New Yea...This is something I associate with Chinese New Year's, traditionally served then. My recipe for Jook has 2 lbs. of chicken and 2 thumbs ginger, peanuts and some shoyu, cooked along with the rice in a lot of water, until the rice dissolves, then it's topped with green onions. I like your version with the garnishes on the side. This book was a terrific selection.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-88152134191237871132009-08-30T09:47:34.041-10:002009-08-30T09:47:34.041-10:00I think becoming a convert to something we had not...I think becoming a convert to something we had not liked before gives a particular kind of pleasure. It was interesting to read how you conquered your ghost. And your photos are a nice presentation of your success.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-78790283840267342992009-08-29T00:19:46.888-10:002009-08-29T00:19:46.888-10:00I love congee - a friend and I used to go for cong...I love congee - a friend and I used to go for congee on a Saturday morning when we were hungover. Very soothing! Yours looks absolutely amazing! I think the addition of the ginger to the rice was a great idea.Alicia Foodycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931796992646884249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-6425300501059594642009-08-27T01:27:47.012-10:002009-08-27T01:27:47.012-10:00Your congee looks wonderful. Like you I have mixed...Your congee looks wonderful. Like you I have mixed feelings about it, but my husband adores it, especially when he is unwell, or for breakfast when he can get it. You have inspired me to have another shot at it.Suziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300573415960119742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-12595962987746547112009-08-26T21:56:49.270-10:002009-08-26T21:56:49.270-10:00this was a very good choice for cook the books - i...this was a very good choice for cook the books - i love the colourful variety you have offered, which always comes through when cooking authentic chinese cuisineMaria Verivakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10440852486788630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-66822035660963187642009-08-26T17:01:03.696-10:002009-08-26T17:01:03.696-10:00Wow - I've never heard of congee, but this loo...Wow - I've never heard of congee, but this looks so wonderful, and it looks like so much fun with all the different possibilities for toppings. The book sounds really interesting!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859210460017421539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-13465181454547151862009-08-26T15:35:43.614-10:002009-08-26T15:35:43.614-10:00This was a great post, Deb. You were even able to ...This was a great post, Deb. You were even able to make congee look good. Kudos.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-648569729204456942009-08-26T12:42:52.454-10:002009-08-26T12:42:52.454-10:00What a fantastic post, Deb. I have always wondered...What a fantastic post, Deb. I have always wondered about congee, having first read about it in junior high when I was on my Pearl S. Buck kick. I loved your presentation--great photos interspersed with quotes from the novel. I can't decide whether I loved this or Abu-Jabar's book better. Both were winners.Arlene Dellorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077411606585700138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-12298216065221168142009-08-26T12:38:38.329-10:002009-08-26T12:38:38.329-10:00What a lovely congee! I read the book, but have r...What a lovely congee! I read the book, but have run out of time in preparing something. Maybe next time I'll actually read and cook!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651944290195111894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-15565505154875225502009-08-26T06:19:19.178-10:002009-08-26T06:19:19.178-10:00That congee is beautiful! I must get my copy of Th...That congee is beautiful! I must get my copy of The Last Chinese Chef back from my friend!Alisa - Frugal Foodiehttp://www.onefrugalfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-81826066422694066392009-08-26T06:16:09.915-10:002009-08-26T06:16:09.915-10:00I love the mise you have going on there! Little bo...I love the mise you have going on there! Little bowls all around, just pleases my Virgo heart. <br />Great post, I would like to try congee some time.NKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963976997563464573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-71435964694381206442009-08-26T03:58:07.004-10:002009-08-26T03:58:07.004-10:00This looks so tasty Deb! Great job with the food-s...This looks so tasty Deb! Great job with the food-styling as well. I have just posted my entry too!FoodJunkiehttp://jodimop.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-16303052912245160502009-08-26T03:32:09.376-10:002009-08-26T03:32:09.376-10:00Gasp! Such beautiful pictures. I loved your story ...Gasp! Such beautiful pictures. I loved your story about the whole process and how you tied each photo into the book. I have always liked congee. It looks like yours turned out great.Heatherfeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709373099704739402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-66492777962653986542009-08-26T02:32:22.581-10:002009-08-26T02:32:22.581-10:00When I was in grade school, my mother became inter...When I was in grade school, my mother became interested in Asian cooking and started experimenting. Most of it was excellent.<br /><br />But I do remember her making congee a few times and nobody in the family liked it. It did seem bland and the texture was weird. Or maybe my pallet just hadn't evolved enough?<br /><br />You propose a solid case here, though. I'm intrigued and might Amyhttp://veryculinary.com/_blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-1094712674651748632009-08-26T02:26:53.962-10:002009-08-26T02:26:53.962-10:00Oh, you're so lucky..living in a gorgeous plac...Oh, you're so lucky..living in a gorgeous place and loving what you do. The congee (or rice porridge we often call) looks so good. I am a congee lover and could stay for hours at the local congee buffet here.petite nyonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159708832268114982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-39904184944239350882009-08-26T01:53:05.382-10:002009-08-26T01:53:05.382-10:00Congratulations to Amy!
I can't wait to read ...Congratulations to Amy!<br /><br />I can't wait to read this book, I've had it for awhile now.K and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-46412891134791806672009-08-26T01:10:51.375-10:002009-08-26T01:10:51.375-10:00I love the book review Deb. I have never had cong...I love the book review Deb. I have never had congee but it is so interesting to me that you turned it into a savory meal instead of the oatmeal-esque dish that I always have pictured it to be. The pictures are awesome! I love Cook the Books and can't wait for the roundup.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-67928644208071298512009-08-26T01:10:24.070-10:002009-08-26T01:10:24.070-10:00Beautiful job, Deb!! This was one of my favorite &...Beautiful job, Deb!! This was one of my favorite "descriptive" food moments in the book...that unspoken connection and the ease of the relationship and food at this point were just pivotal! Your congee is so inviting and your pictures are gorgeous! Thanks again for such a great selection :) ...love those chopsticks!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2696248883608841507.post-15535325035064450692009-08-26T00:56:55.064-10:002009-08-26T00:56:55.064-10:00You made congee look so very tasty, Deb. And your...You made congee look so very tasty, Deb. And your photos are just gorgeous in this great Cook the Books post. Bravo!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211857370548116268noreply@blogger.com