Bubur Ayam

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Ingredients

1 cup	jasmine rice
6 cups	water
200 grams	chicken breast
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	salt
1	bay leaf
1	lemongrass stalk, bruised
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1	spring onion, chopped
1	fried shallots
—	soy sauce to taste
—	pepper to taste
—	lime wedges

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the rice, bay leaf, and lemongrass.
3. 3 Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and forms a thick porridge, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder and mix well with the chicken.
7. 7 Transfer the chicken mixture into the rice porridge pot and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
8. 8 Season the porridge with salt, pepper, and soy sauce to taste.
9. 9 Serve the bubur ayam hot, garnished with chopped spring onions, fried shallots, and lime wedges on the side.