Korean Rice Porridge (Dakjuk)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked Rice
• 1/2 cup Chicken Breast (shredded)
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

1. 1In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the 6 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of cooked rice, 1/2 cup of shredded chicken breast, 1 clove of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger.
2. 2Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat (212°F / 100°C). Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The porridge is ready when the rice is very soft and the mixture has thickened to your liking.
3. 3Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of salt until fully incorporated.
4. 4Ladle the hot porridge into individual serving bowls.
5. 5Garnish each bowl with the 2 stalks of chopped green onion and a drizzle of the 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
6. 6Serve the Korean Rice Porridge warm.

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