Golden Turmeric Chicken Congee

Ingredients:

• For Congee:

  • 1 cup rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup Kara coconut milk (small size)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, smashed
  • Salt, to taste

• For Golden Spice Blend:

  • 4 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 1 candlenut
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, smashed
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Chicken stock powder, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Oil, for sautéing

• For Serving:

  • Shredded chicken
  • Fried shallots
  • Celery leaves
  • Onion crackers

Instructions:

1. Cooking Congee:

   • Combine rice and water for congee. Stir well until rice becomes porridge-like. Keep stirring to prevent sticking. If rice grains remain, add water gradually until the congee is cooked through.

2. Preparing Golden Spice Blend:

   • Blend shallots, garlic, candlenut, and ginger until smooth.
   • Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the blended spice paste, turmeric powder, and smashed lemongrass until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and chicken stock powder to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Final Steps:

   • Strain the golden spice mixture.
   • Serve the congee hot, topped with the strained golden spice broth, shredded chicken, fried shallots, celery leaves, and onion crackers.

Enjoy this comforting Indonesian dish, rich in flavors and textures, perfect for any meal of the day.