Jook
Jook is a type of rice porridge or gruel widely eaten in East and Southeast Asia. In English, it is most often associated with Cantonese cuisine, where the dish is commonly transliterated as jook or juk, and it is related to the general term congee used for rice porridge in Chinese cooking.
It is prepared by simmering rice in a large amount of water or stock for a long
Variations are regionally diverse. Cantonese jook is often served plain or with toppings such as shredded pork,
Jook functions as a breakfast staple, a comfort food, and a gentle remedy for illness or old
Etymology and naming vary by language: the Cantonese form juk is the origin of English transliterations such