Easy Chicken Congee ( 鷄粥 )

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Rice (Jasmine rice or short grain rice ( About 100 grams ))
• 6 cup Water (About 1.4 Litre)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Chicken bouillon (Chicken stock cube ( About 5 gram ))
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 thumb Ginger (Cut thin strips ( Adjust the amount to taste ))
• 200 gram Chicken breast (Boneless skinless chicken, ( About 0.5 lb ))
• 1 tsp Soy sauce (Light soy sauce or regular soy sauce)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Grated garlic
• 1 tsp Grated ginger
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (Or potato starch)
• 1/2 tsp White pepper powder

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil. Rinse the rice with water for 1-2 times. Drain the water out. Add rice, to the boiling water and stir it just one time. Let it boil for 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   Then reduce the heat to low, close the lid and leave a 1-inch gap to release the steam. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the congee starts to thicken. ( Check occasionally and add warm water if needed. )

3. 3

   Meanwhile, the congee is cooking, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into thin slices and marinate with soy sauce, grated ginger, grated garlic, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch.

4. 4

   Once the congee reaches the desired consistency, bring the heat to medium heat. Add marinated chicken, salt, and chicken bouillon, stir well and cook the chicken in the congee for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Finish with sesame oil, ginger strips, and chopped spring onions. Serve immediately while hot.