Century Egg Congee with Chicken
Chinese Noodles and Dumplings - century-egg-congee-with-chicken.md

Century Egg Congee with Chicken

Est. Time: 15-20 min  •  1 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A delicious and authentic noodles and dumplings recipe for Century Egg Congee with Chicken, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.

Ingredients

  • • 1/2 cup (120 ml) uncooked short grain white rice ((or medium grain))
  • • 4 cups chicken broth ((*Footnote 1))
  • • 2 (about 10 oz. / 300 g) chicken thighs (frozen cuts work, too, if using Instant Pot)
  • • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
  • • 2 teaspoons ginger (finely minced)
  • • 2 century eggs (diced)
  • • 2 spring onions (thinly sliced)
  • • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • • Fried wonton wrapper (for topping (*Footnote 2) (Optional))

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Add the rice into a medium-sized bowl and water to cover. Gently rinse the rice a few times with your fingers and drain. Repeat one to two more times. Drain well.