Comforting Ginger Chicken Jook (Rice Porridge) Recipe
Prep Time:
5
minutes
Cook Time:
40
minutes
Servings:
4
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup short-grain rice, lightly rinsed
  • 9 pounds chicken breast, sliced into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil
  • ½  cup sliced scallions
  • ½  cup coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
  1. Place a large pot over medium high heat and add the sesame oil and vegetable oil.
  2. Add the shiitake mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring intermittently.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring, or until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and soy sauce, and bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
  5. Add the rice, cover with the lid, and allow it to cook for 30 minutes or until creamy, and the rice is tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Add the chicken and allow it to poach for 2 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. Turn off the heat, and spoon the chicken congee into the serving bowls.
  8. Garnish the congee with chlli oil, scallions, coriander and toasted sesame seeds.
  9. Serve the chicken congee and enjoy.