Congee is a traditional dish in South Asian countries. A thick rice porridge or congee is a popular treatment for dehydration. Brown rice is the best option with which to prepare the rice porridge at home. Prepared with a pinch of salt for the dehydrated patient, the rice gruel can also help normalize the body's levels of electrolytes.

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