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Rice-cooker Cheat's Chicken Congee
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By Claire Beaumont, the Technique desk · Australia · 2 min ·

Rice-cooker Cheat's Chicken Congee

⅔ cup sushi rice

2 litres (2.1 qt) chicken stock

4cm (1.5”) piece fresh ginger, sliced

2 spring onions (scallions), trimmed

¼ rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken, shredded, to serve

¼ cup finely julienned ginger, to serve

¼ cup finely sliced spring onion, to serve

soy sauce, to serve

sesame oil, to serve

  • Place the rice, chicken stock, ginger and spring onions in the rice cooker bowl. Close the lids and select the PORRIDGE setting for 1 hour or until it’s a lovely soft porridge consistency.
  • Remove and discard the sliced ginger and the spring onions.
  • Ladle the congee into bowls. Top with julienned ginger and sliced spring onion. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil to taste, then serve.
Key facts
  • Figures: 2 litres

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