Savory Chicken Thighs Rice Porridge (Congee)

Name: Savory Chicken Thighs Rice Porridge (Congee)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ¾ cup jasmine rice; 8 cups stock; 8 oz Chicken Thighs; 2-inch ginger, sliced; Soy sauce + sesame oil; Scallion, fried shallots, chili crisp, cilantro

The gentlest, most restorative bowl there is.

🍽️ Chinese ⏱️ 5 min prep · 50 min cook 👥 Serves 2 📊 Beginner

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Ingredients

¾ cup jasmine rice
8 cups stock
8 oz Chicken Thighs
2-inch ginger, sliced
Soy sauce + sesame oil
Scallion, fried shallots, chili crisp, cilantro

Method

Combine rice, stock, and ginger and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45–50 minutes until the grains burst into a silky porridge. More stirring makes it creamier.
Poach the Chicken Thighs in the congee for the last 15 minutes, then shred it back in.
Season gently with soy and sesame oil — congee should be mild and comforting, a canvas for toppings.
Serve with scallion, fried shallots, cilantro, and as much chili crisp as your morning allows.

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