Chicken Mushroom Congee
Chinese Chinese - Rice and Congee

Chicken Mushroom Congee

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 3/4 cup jasmine rice
  • • 7 cups chicken stock
  • • 250g chicken thigh, diced
  • • 6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • • 3 slices ginger
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 1 spring onion, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the rice and soak 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Bring the rice and stock to a boil, then simmer 35 minutes, stirring.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, and ginger; cook 12 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add soy sauce and salt to taste.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle with sesame oil, top with spring onion, and serve.