A bowl of chicken congee. Picture: SCMP
A bowl of chicken congee. Picture: SCMP
Lisa Lim
Opinion

Opinion

Language Matters by Lisa Lim

Where the word congee comes from – the answer may surprise you

The dish is frequently associated with East Asian cuisine but the term originated in India – from the Tamil kanji

A bowl of chicken congee. Picture: SCMP
A bowl of chicken congee. Picture: SCMP
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