This savoury, Asian version of our much loved porridge contains rice and meaty chicken stock to flavour the broth, and makes a wonderful breakfast or comforting dinner
Prep:10 mins
Serves 2
100g sushi rice500ml fresh chicken stock100g cooked, shredded chicken, preferably leg meat (using leftovers is great)25g buttera thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped2 spring onions, thinly sliced25g roasted peanuts, crushedsmall handful coriandersriracha, to serve
STEP 1First make the soy eggs. Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add the eggs. Boil for 6 mins, then lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and place in cold water and leave to cool. When cool enough to handle, peel the eggs.STEP 2In a small bowl mix the soy with the sugar, stirring well so that the sugar dissolves. Pour in 75ml water then add the eggs and leave in the soy mixture for at least 2 hours. You may need to put a little weight, or small plate on top of the eggs to keep them submerged, as they’ll be bobbing around.STEP 3Next, make the congee. Place the rice in a small bowl and wash in running cold water until the water turns clear and doesn’t look milky. Add the chicken stock and the rice to a medium saucepan, bring to the boil then cook for 25 mins at a gentle simmer. If necessary, top up with a little water. You want it to be soupy, like a wet risotto.STEP 4When the rice is cooked, season to taste and stir in the shredded chicken and chopped ginger. Add the butter to the pan, and stir until it is fully melted and incorporated.STEP 5Remove the eggs from the soy mixture and cut in half. Divide the congee between 2 bowls. Scatter over the chopped spring onions and crushed peanuts. Top with the soy egg halves and a sprig of coriander. Drizzle the sriracha over and finish with a spoonful of the soy egg marinade.
