During the 2025 L.A. wildfires, the restaurants Little Fish and Chainsaw collaborated to provide meals for thousands of first responders and evacuees. Among the offerings was a special congee, typically made with fish or mushrooms, adapted with leeks and chicken for the occasion. The recipe employs an allium-scented stock that enhances the dish’s depth, making it rich and flavorful. Topped with a soft-boiled egg and chili crisp, it served as a comforting meal during a challenging time, highlighting the importance of community support in disaster relief.
When the city needed comfort, Little Fish and Chainsaw answered. These two restaurants joined forces to serve thousands of meals to first responders and evacuees after the 2025 L.A. wildfires.
Little Fish in Echo Park regularly serves the simmered rice porridge made with either fish or mushrooms - but during these relief efforts, made a special version using leeks and chicken.
It starts with an allium-scented stock, which becomes both a paste and a broth to add flavor and heft to the final congee. When topped with a soft-boiled egg and chili crisp, it's rich and spicy.
This congee is just as good sans toppings, eaten straight out of the pot.
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