Chicken and Mushroom Congee

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine rice
• 9.5 cups Water
• 8 Chicken drumsticks (Large)
• 2 in Fresh ginger (Finely grated)
• 3 cups Mushrooms (Sliced; optional)
• 4 tsp Sea salt (Add to taste; adjust if necessary)
• Toasted sesame oil (Must-have topping; author suggests 1 tsp per bowl)
• Lemon or lime juice (Must-have topping; author suggests 1 tsp per bowl)
• 1 tsp Soy sauce (Must-have topping; author suggests 1 tsp per bowl)
• Green onions (Optional topping)
• Soft-boiled eggs (Optional topping)
• Roasted peanuts (Optional topping)
• Cilantro (Optional topping)

Steps

1. 1

   For the Instant Pot method, add the rice, water, drumsticks, ginger, and optional mushrooms to a large 8-quart Instant Pot. Hold back the salt and all toppings.

2. 2

   Pressure-cook on high for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Allow the pressure to release naturally for 30 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.

4. 4

   Using tongs, remove the drumsticks. Discard the skin and bones, return the meat to the Instant Pot, and stir it into the congee.

5. 5

   Add the sea salt and adjust the seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Serve in bowls with toasted sesame oil, lemon or lime juice, and soy sauce. The author suggests 1 teaspoon of each per bowl. Add optional green onions, soft-boiled eggs, roasted peanuts, or cilantro if desired.

7. 7

   For the stovetop method, rinse the rice well and add it to a large pot.

8. 8

   Add the drumsticks, ginger, and optional mushrooms to the pot, then add the water.

9. 9

   Bring the pot to a boil.

10. 10

    Reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook uncovered for approximately 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; the congee should become thick and creamy.

11. 11

    Remove the drumsticks. Discard the skin and bones, return the meat to the pot, and stir it in.

12. 12

    Add the sea salt and adjust the seasoning to taste.

13. 13

    Serve with the must-have toppings and any optional toppings you like. The author suggests 1 teaspoon of each liquid topping per medium-sized bowl.

Notes

The source provides two methods. The stovetop method specifies approximately 30 minutes of cooking; the Instant Pot method specifies 30 minutes at pressure plus a 30-minute natural release, with additional time for releasing pressure. Topping quantities other than the suggested teaspoon per bowl are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• dinner
• gluten-containing
• Instant Pot
• stovetop
• comfort food