Quick & Savory Chicken Congee (Bubur Ayam Ekspres)

Bubur Ayam Ekspres (Quick Chicken Congee)

Ingredients:

For the Rice Congee:

• Cooked rice – as needed
• Water – 1 liter
• Salt – to taste

For the Chicken:

• 1 chicken breast
• Spice Mix:
  • 4 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 roasted candlenuts
  • 1 cm turmeric
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 cm ginger, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • Salt – to taste
  • Sugar – to taste
  • A splash of coconut milk
  • A little cooking oil

For Garnish:

• Fried crackers
• Soy sauce sambal
• Fried soybeans
• Chopped celery leaves
• Sliced scallions
• Fried shallots

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Congee:

   • Blend the cooked rice with a small amount of water until smooth. Pour the rice mixture into a pot, add a little water, and season with salt.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the congee thickens to your desired consistency.

2. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Cut the chicken breast into small cubes.
   • Heat a little cooking oil in a pan and sauté the shallots, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass, and turmeric until fragrant.
   • Add the chicken cubes and cook until they change color.
   • Pour in a small amount of water, and add the spice mix: coriander, chicken bouillon powder, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
   • Add a splash of coconut milk, adjust the seasoning to taste, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld together.

3. Serve:

   • Ladle the congee into bowls and top with the chicken mixture.
   • Garnish with fried crackers, soy sauce sambal, fried soybeans, chopped celery leaves, sliced scallions, and fried shallots.

Enjoy this comforting and quick version of Bubur Ayam, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal!