" " Congee can be prepared in many different ways and topped with many different flavorings, like this Thai version, topped with century egg, crispy deep fried youtiao, crispy noodles and liver. Meowsom3/Shutterstock Congee, sometimes spelled conjee, is a classic Chinese rice porridge often enjoyed for breakfast. But since it's likely not on the menus at your favorite breakfast or brunch spot, you probably don't know much about it unless you've traveled throughout Asia. So to better understand this staple of Asian cuisine, we tapped two experts to dive into how to make it, what it tastes like and a bit of its history.