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Khao Tom, or Thai Congee Breakfast Set at Thitaree Restaurant (Rot Fai Park), Bangkok, Thailand

Khao Tom, or Thai Congee Breakfast Set by Thitaree Restaurant (Rot Fai Park), Bangkok, Thailand Sometimes simple is best, and you can't get much simpler than a bowl of hearty congee , or rice porridge for breakfast. This popular Asian breakfast staple is one of my favorites, but it can come in many different forms. The other day I ordered a set of khao tom , a type Thai of rice porridge with grains that remain loose and brothy rather than thick and creamy and lightly flavored with a fragrant pandan leaf. khao tom, or Thai congee with Chinese sausage, morning glory, and omelette

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