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Chicken congee
Bring rice, chicken, ginger and water to a boil. Skim. Simmer gently 60โ75 minutes, stirring so the bottom does not catch, until the rice has burst.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Chicken congee take?
1 hr 25 min all in โ 10 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tsp (optional) of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Chicken โ Just ginger and dried scallop or mushroom. A vegetarian-leaning jook. Use mushroom soy.
Any tips from this recipe?
Day-old rice shortens the cook if you mash it as it simmers. A century egg or leftover roast chicken are both correct toppings.
Can I prepare this ahead?
A century egg or leftover roast chicken are both correct toppings.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.