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Fish congee

From the video “🐟 Instant Pot Fish Congee Recipe (Pressure Cooker) w/ My Favorite Toppings 魚片粥 | Rack of Lam” by Rack of Lam. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Rack of Lam. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~3
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Cost
~$2.24*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$24.76* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

May contain egg, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.48*for the batch in the video
~$2.24*per serving

You save about ~$24.76* per serving (92% less*) than ordering it out — ~$49.52* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

4 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: swai fillet, white pepper powder

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: no amount for the main ingredient (pork floss).

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cup
  • Cutting board
  • Cleaver
  • Air fryer
  • Bowl
  • Ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • Total cooking time and serving size were not explicitly stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Fish congee

What makes Rack of Lam's Fish congee recipe and technique special?

Rack of Lam's take on Fish congee focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Fish congee at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Fish congee recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Fish congee ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Fish congee can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Rack of Lam's Fish congee?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Fish congee?

The official cooking video by Rack of Lam is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.