Bubur Ayam
Silky rice congee topped with shredded chicken, crispy shallots, sliced spring onion, soy sauce, and crunchy crackers.
Cuisines
Indonesian
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Jasmine rice |
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6 cups | Water |
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200 grams | Chicken Breast , boneless and skinless |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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1 | Lemongrass , bruised |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 | Spring Onion , chopped |
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1 | Shallot , fried |
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— | Soy sauce , to taste |
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— | Pepper , to taste |
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— | Lime , wedges |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2 In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the rice, bay leaf, and lemongrass.
- 3 Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and forms a thick porridge, about 30 minutes.
- 4 In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- 5 Add the chicken breast to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
- 6 Add turmeric powder and mix well with the chicken.
- 7 Transfer the chicken mixture into the rice porridge pot and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8 Season the porridge with salt, pepper, and soy sauce to taste.
- 9 Serve the bubur ayam hot, garnished with chopped spring onions, fried shallots, and lime wedges on the side.
Tips
For added richness, you can use chicken stock instead of water.