Chicken Mushroom Congee. Congee is a savory rice porridge popular in many Asian countries. This recipe elevates congee to dinner status by incorporating flavorful chicken thighs for protein. Creamy and mild, it is the perfect canvas for dressing up with lively, umami-rich mix-ins like shiitake mushrooms, sesame oil, and chili sauce.

Congee is normally a dish that takes over an hour on the stove and lots of stirring. The idea is to cook the rice until it comes to a porridge consistency. The Thermomix is great for making congee because it does the stirring for you and the blades help to break down the rice which reduces the cooking time. You can have Chicken Mushroom Congee using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Chicken Mushroom Congee

Prepare 1/2 (1 lb) of skinless and boneless chicken thigh.
It's 4 of shiitake mushrooms.
It's 4 of dried scallops (optional).
You need 1 cup of jasmine rice.
It's 2 slices of ginger.
You need to taste of Salt and soy sauce.
It's 8-9 cups of liquid (refer to note below).
It's of Note: The liquid can be combination of chicken stock, water, and the left over water from the shiitake mushroom and dried scallops. I wouldn’t put more than 2 cups of chicken stock.
You need of Or simply just use water. I prefer the first option though.
It's of Green onions, deep fried Chinese donuts and fried peanuts for garish.

It is comforting, and it is healing. Put on and lock the lid, making sure the steam valve is in. Flip the mushrooms and cook until the other side is crispy, too. Congee is an easy and comforting food to have for breakfast.

Chicken Mushroom Congee instructions

Soak both shiitake mushroom and dried scallops over night.
Put all ingredients into the instant pot.
Close the lid, venting knob in venting position, then turn venting knob to sealing Position. Select porridge, high Pressure for 20 minutes + Natural Release..
Open the lid carefully, add salt/soy sauce for taste..
I like it the way it is already. However if you prefer a thicken congee, turn on the Sauté function and stir until the thicken consistency you prefer..

It is a classic dish hailing from China and still enjoyed by many. The chicken, rice, and shiitake mushroom can give both new mothers, or expectant mothers, the necessary nutrition they needed to kick start their day! So why not try this quick recipe? […] Rinse and drain the rice. Put the rice in a pot with the chicken stock and bring to boil. Give the rice a good stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, then lower the heat and.