Korean Dak Juk (Chicken Porridge) Recipe

Name: Korean Dak Juk (Chicken Porridge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4, 5 pieces (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts; 5, 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 zucchini, cut into small cubes; 1 carrot, cut into small cubes; 8, 9 cups of water; 3 cups jjapsahl (Korean sweet rice); 1 tbsp salt; soy sauce to taste; sliced scallions (garnish); sesame oil (for taste and garnish)

Servings: persons

4, 5 pieces (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts
5, 6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 zucchini, cut into small cubes
1 carrot, cut into small cubes
8, 9 cups of water
3 cups jjapsahl (Korean sweet rice)
1 tbsp salt
soy sauce to taste
sliced scallions (garnish)
sesame oil (for taste and garnish)

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1. Be sure to soak sweet rice in a large bowl of water (partially submerged) at least an hour before usage. There should be directions to usage so check the package if
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available.
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2. Fill a large pot with about 8 cups of water, boil and then add whole chicken breasts, garlic cloves, and about 1 tbsp of salt. Boil on medium-high setting for about 20 minutes.
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3. Remove chicken pieces from the heat and rinse under running cold water to cool. The chicken pieces can be torn into strips by hands or cut into thinly diced pieces according to preference.
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4. As for the chicken broth, strain through a sieve and/or remove the garlic cloves with a spoon (saving is optional). Reserve chicken broth and pour about 3-4 cups of broth back into the pot.
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5. Drain the water from the sweet rice and combine with shredded chicken and diced vegetables into the pot. Cook for about 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent rice from sticking on the bottom. Keep the lid partially covered until a thick consistency is achieved. Add more chicken broth or water if necessary.
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6. Plate into soup bowls while topping with a dash of sesame oil, soy sauce and green onion slices according to taste. Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4, 5 pieces (1 lb) boneless chicken breasts, 5, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 zucchini, cut into small cubes, 1 carrot, cut into small cubes, and more.

Yes, Korean Dak Juk (Chicken 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.

Korean Dak Juk (Chicken Porridge)

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