Chicken Congee (鸡粥)
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A classic Chinese dish, Chicken Congee is a comforting and customizable rice porridge. This recipe elevates the basic congee base with tender slices of chicken, marinated for flavor and tenderness.
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Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- chicken - watch the video to see (cut into thin slices, can use other proteins)
- oyster sauce - watch the video to see
- cornstarch - watch the video to see
- chicken brewing powder - watch the video to see
- water - watch the video to see
- vegetable oil - watch the video to see
- congee base - watch the video to see (previously prepared)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken into thin slices. Marinate with oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken brewing powder, and water. Mix until there's no liquid left.
- Coat with Oil: Add vegetable oil to the bowl and mix until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Once your pot of congee base is ready, set the stove to high heat and slowly add the chicken. Stir around for about a minute, similar to the cooking technique used in hot pot.
