Savory Rice Porridge (Congee) with Chicken and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine Rice
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cups Water
• about 450 g Chicken Breast
• 2 tablespoons Ginger
• 2 stalks Green Onions
• 2 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, and water.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. 4While the rice is cooking, thinly slice the chicken breast and mince the ginger.
5. 5After 30 minutes, add the sliced chicken and minced ginger to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the porridge has thickened.
6. 6Stir in the tamari, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt.
7. 7Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

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