Easy Rice Congee

WaterMelon's Note:

Very easy and delicious one-pot-meal. May substitute chicken with other meat e.g. pork/beef. Stirring is important, to achieve smooth congee. NOTE: Usually when cooking congee with electric rice cooker, i need to click it 'on' a few times after it switched off (automatically) because congee has to simmer for some time to be smooth.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup rice (not quick-cooking)
• 3 -4 cups water (may use chicken/vege broth)
• 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut to thin slices
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 dash black pepper (according to your taste)
• 6 pieces shiitake mushrooms, julienned

Garnishes

• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
• sesame oil
• black pepper or white pepper

Directions:

1. Rice cooker: Dump all ingredients (except garnishes) into rice cooker, turn it on and stir occasionally, until congee is smooth and no longer grainy.
2. Stovetop: Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in a medium saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat then turn down heat and let simmer until water has been absorbed.
3. Add more water/broth if necessary (for both methods)
4. Sprinkle with black/white pepper, a few drops of sesame oil and chopped scallions just before serving.

Reviews

[lindamoonlady]

I really love this recipe. I made it today for the second time in one week....it has become a favorite...Thanks!!!!

[Dou Sa Bao]

Thank you for the recipe! This was really good and easy to follow. I used garlic powder instead of mincing garlic and will try using a garlic press to squeeze out the ginger juice next time instead of mincing ginger. I also used minced pork instead of the chicken. The sesame oil and white pepper at the end is a very good touch and definately enhances flavor.

[Chef Joey Z.]

My DH's Oriental doctor recommended this for him to eat as a protein boost. We found it Delicious! I have been entertaining the idea of getting a rice cooker and decided to do it. I got a small one since its only my DH and me here. I made this recipe today and loved it. I will make this one again in the future. It took about 90 minutes to make this in the cooker, so I guess it depends on your machine..some are faster then others.