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Bubur Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Congee)
There's so much to love about this bubur ayam (Indonesian chicken congee or rice porridge). It's simple to make, super comforting, and will leave you feeling nourished! Enjoy this bubur with a splash of spicy peanut sauce.
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Course:
Breakfast, brinner, brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:
Indonesian
Ingredients
Plain congee
1
cup
rice
5
cups
water
Chicken
2
chicken breasts
preferably boneless, skinless
4
cups
low-sodium chicken broth
or water
Sauce
Fidh sauce
Soy sauce
White pepper
Toppings/garnish
Chopped green onion
Chinese doughnuts
Fried shallot
Shrimp crackers
Instructions
Plain congee
Wash and drain rice, then place in a pot along with water.
Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender and thickened into a congee consistency
Chicken
Add chicken to a large pot over medium-high heat. Pour broth over chicken to cover
Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium
Let it simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let rest 10 minutes; then shred the chicken
To serve
Ladle congee into serving bowls, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. You can adjust the taste by adding more sauce
Add shredded chicken, then top with green onions, Chinese doughnuts, fried shallot, and crackers