congee

/ˈkɑndʒi/

/ˈkɒndʒi/

Other forms: congees; congeed

Congee is a savory rice porridge that's a common breakfast dish in many cultures. Some people think of congee as Asian comfort food.

Congee is derived from the Tamil kañci, and South Asia is one of the many regions where this dish is traditionally made. In China, it's called zhou, and in Japan it's kayu — there are other versions of this comforting porridge all over East and Southeast Asia, as well as on the Indian subcontinent. Congee makes a soothing, warm breakfast dish, and it's perfect for someone who's sick, as it's easy to digest.

Definitions of congee

1. noun

   an Asian rice porridge, usually eaten for breakfast
   synonyms: jook

   type of:

   gruel

   a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
2. noun

   formal permission to depart
   synonyms: conge

   type of:

   licence, license, permission, permit

   the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
3. noun

   an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
   synonyms: conge

   type of:

   discharge, dismissal, dismission, firing, heave-ho, liberation, release, sack, sacking

   the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
4. verb

   depart after obtaining formal permission
   “He has congeed with the King”

   type of:

   depart, quit, take leave

   go away or leave
5. verb

   perform a ceremonious bow
   synonyms: conge

   type of:

   bow, bow down

   bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
6. noun

   (architecture) a concave molding
   synonyms: conge

   type of:

   molding, moulding

   a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing