Rice Porridge (congee) With Century Egg And Lamb (or Chicken)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice, rinsed twice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups cold water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 1 cup shredded chicken or 1 cup lean lamb, sliced thinly
• 2 century eggs, peeled and cut into cubes (i like using 3 eggs)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion, extra for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• dark soy sauce (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 soak the rinsed rice, salt and vegetable oil in the cold water for 30 minutes.
• 2 add the ginger and chicken broth and bring to a boil, simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally in the beginning and then more frequently near the last 10 minutes (to prevent sticking).
• 3 add the green onions, century eggs, and chicken or lamb. simmer for 5 minutes.
• 4 add the sesame oil and ground pepper.
• 5 serve the congee in bowls and garnish with a tiny drizzle of the dark soy sauce (start with a tiny bit at first, add more later if desired) and garnish with some chopped green onions.
• 6 enjoy!