Cozy 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Congee
This Instant Pot congee is a simple, three-ingredient comfort dish made with rice, dried scallops, and water. The scallops add a rich umami flavor, while the Instant Pot delivers silky porridge in under an hour. Naturally gluten-free and optionally heartier with meat, it makes 6–8 servings perfect for lazy, cozy meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Resting/Releasing Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine Cantonese, Chinese
Servings 6 bowls (8oz bowl)
Calories 140 kcal
- 6 cups water standard measuring cup
- 1 cup white or brown rice rice cooker cup
- 20 pieces mini dried scallops
- Optional: ½ cup ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
- Salt & Pepper as needed
Prep the scallops: Rinse briefly.
Rinse the rice: Gently rinse 1–2 times until the water runs less cloudy. This helps the congee stay smooth.
Load the Instant Pot: Add rice, 6 cups water, soaked scallops (plus soaking water).
Optional meat: Add the ground meat, breaking it up so it’s loose — not one giant meatball in the pot.
Cook: Select Porridge mode for 30 minutes. Let it natural release for at least 30 minutes.
Stir & serve: Stir well before serving — the grains should be soft and broken down, the broth creamy. Add salt & pepper to taste.