Chinese Rice Porridge Recipe

Name: Chinese Rice Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 in (1 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips; 1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper; 1 cup long grain rice; 3 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, finely diced; 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

6 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 in (1 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper
1 cup long grain rice
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, finely diced
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

1
Put the mushrooms in a small bowl and add a cup of boiling water.
2
Let stand about 20 minutes, until softened.
3
Drain, reserving the soaking water.
4
Cut the mushrooms into small pieces using kitchen scissors, discarding the stems.
5
Heat the oil in a wok over low heat.
6
Add the carrot, ginger, garlic, and crushed peppers and cook gently for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the rice and pour in the stock.
8
Measure two-thirds of the mushroom water and strain through a fine sieve into the rice mixture.
9
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, about 40 minutes.
10
Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes, or until the rice has broken down to a porridge-like consistency.
11
Stir in the scallions, soy sauce, season with pepper, and sprinkle with the cilantro.
12
Serve hot.

758

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 in (1 cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chinese Rice Porridge falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Rice Porridge

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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