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Chicken Congee

Name: Chicken Congee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz Chicken; pinch Salt; pinch Pepper; 1 tsp Ginger Cordial; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 tbs Spring Onions; 1/2 cup Rice; 8 cups Water; 2 oz Coriander

Chicken Congee is a classic Chinese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Chicken, Pepper, Ginger Cordial, Ginger, Spring Onions, Rice and Coriander, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Chicken Congee is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chicken Fried Rice.

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Ingredients

Chicken8 oz
Saltpinch
Pepperpinch
Ginger Cordial1 tsp
Ginger1 tsp
Spring Onions1 tbs
Rice1/2 cup
Water8 cups
Coriander2 oz

Step-by-Step Instructions

13 steps

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Step 1

MARINATING THE CHICKEN

Step 2🥄 Mix

In a bowl, add chicken, salt, white pepper, ginger juice and then mix it together well.

Step 3

Set the chicken aside.

Step 4

RINSE THE WHITE RICE

Step 5

Rinse the rice in a metal bowl or pot a couple times and then drain the water.

Step 6

BOILING THE WHITE RICE

Step 7

Next add 8 cups of water and then set the stove on high heat until it is boiling.

Step 8♨️ Boil⏱️ 8-10 minutes

Once rice porridge starts to boil, set the stove on low heat and then stir it once every 8-10 minutes for around 20-25 minutes.

Step 9⏱️ 25 minutes

After 25 minutes, this is optional but you can add a little bit more water to make rice porridge to make it less thick or to your preference.

Step 10🍲 Simmer⏱️ 10 minutes

Next add the marinated chicken to the rice porridge and leave the stove on low heat for another 10 minutes.

Step 11🥄 Mix⏱️ 10 minutes

After an additional 10 minutes add the green onions, sliced ginger, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of white pepper and stir for 10 seconds.

Step 12✨ Serve

Serve the rice porridge in a bowl

Step 13

Optional: add Coriander on top of the rice porridge.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Chicken Congee reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

You can freely swap chicken with firm pressed tofu, seitan, or thinly sliced mushrooms for a wholesome, plant-based stir-fry with equal bite and flavor absorption.

Chef Technique Tips

Ensure all ingredients are sliced to uniform thickness and patted dry before they hit the pan. Searing in a scorching hot skillet or wok creates authentic smoky caramelization ('wok hei') rather than steaming the ingredients.

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