They are sometimes used as a condiment in congee.
It can be eaten plain with a beverage like coffee and soy milk, spread with butter and/or kaya, or dipped into congee.
Although it is more popular as a breakfast dish, many stores specializing in congee sell it throughout the day.
Conpoy has a strong and distinctive flavor that can be easily identified when used in rice congee, stir fries, stews, and sauces.
Many dim sum restaurants also offer plates of steamed green vegetables, roasted meats, congee porridge and other soups.
This congee contains dried beancurd stick, gingko and flounder.
They are boiled before consumption, and are often served with rice congee.
Culture also often dictates the way congee is cooked and eaten.