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Hearty Chicken Congee

August 2, 2012 By Delia

One of the most popular comfort foods (at least in my universe) is congee. It’s the perfect meal to eat during cold and rainy days. It’s also a great hangover meal for people who are trying to bounce back from a wild night of partying and boozing.

Congee is a rice porridge that is naturally thickened from the prolonged boiling of rice. It is considered a staple dish in many Asian countries. What makes congee so appealing is that the addition of different ingredients transforms the dish. The basic congee is the base for a many variations of the same meal, which is makes it quite appealing to prepare as a quick fix meal. Congee is also a platform for creativity. Consider it a blank canvas for different congee variations that can appeal to different types of people – from fish lovers, to vegetarians, to those who love meat.

Below is the recipe for that most basic of congee styles – the chicken congee. It’s a dish that is so easy to make that you can make it your go-to dish when trying to prepare a meal for a group of friends. This recipe comes from forthesechildrenihaveprayed.wordpress.com.

Chicken Congee

Ingredients

1.5 cups rice, uncooked
4 quarts boiling water (16 cups)
2 teaspoons oil
1 tablespoon salt
3 large pieces of ginger
chicken or turkey carcass/bones
green onions, soy sauce, and chicken meat (shredded)

Directions

1. Boil water.
2. Mix rice and salt with oil. Add to boiling water and cover.
3. After 2 hours, add bones and ginger.
4. Simmer 1.5-2 hours. Be sure not to let it boil over or boil it dry.
5. Remove bones using a slotted spoon.
6. Serve with green onions, soy sauce, and chicken meat.

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