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Chicken Congee

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  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 25minutes

Description

Chicken congee is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for breakfast or a light meal. This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and preparation time. Embark on a journey of comfort and flavor with our Chicken Congee recipe. This traditional Asian dish, known for its soothing qualities, marries tender chicken with delicate grains of rice in a harmonious bowl of warmth. Each spoonful tells a story of time-honored tradition and nourishing simplicity, promising a culinary experience that comforts the soul and delights the senses. Join us in savoring this heartwarming classic that embodies the essence of culinary comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rice
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, fried shallots, soy sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a pot, combine the rice and 8 cups of water.
  • Peel and chop ginger into thin slices, and then into thin strips.
  • Chop a few strands of cilantro and green onion into small pieces.
  • Gently cut the chicken breast into thin slices.

Step 2: Prepare the chicken

  • Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, add 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 chicken bouillon, 2 tbsp water.
  • Mix and massage the marinade for about 30 seconds.
  • Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil into the bowl, blending in 20-30 seconds

Step 3: Cook the rice

  • Start to cook the rice with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is soft and porridge-like in consistency, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: cook the chicken

  • Turn up the heat, and add the chicken into the bowl, and then mix and separate the pieces, cook 1-3 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

  • Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp chicken bouillon, minced ginger and mix completely.
  • Transfer congee into bowl and add green onion and cilantro.
  • Then just enjoy

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Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought broth when cooking Chicken Congee.
  • To add depth to the congee, sauté ginger and garlic in sesame oil before adding the rice and broth.
  • For a finishing touch, top your Chicken Congee with thinly sliced green onions, crispy fried shallots, a dash of soy sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 5minutes
  • Cook Time: 20minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

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