Chicken Congee Recipe: Silky and Comforting
Chicken Congee with silky, comforting taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1- inch ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- Optional: Green onions ginger
- Suggested Pairings: Tea buns
Instructions
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear.
- Add broth, water, chicken, ginger, garlic, and seasonings.
- Boil, skim foam, then simmer low 60–75 min.
- Shred chicken; return to pot.
- Adjust the thickness with water.
- Rest 5 min.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl.
Notes
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Store in fridge 4 days or freeze 3 months.
- Try century egg or seafood variation.
- Pair with chili oil.