Ultimate Indonesian Chicken Congee (Bubur Ayam Mantap)

Bubur Ayam Mantap (Delicious Chicken Congee)

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1/2 kg Chicken Breast (boiled for broth and then fried with a pinch of salt, shredded)
• 2 liters Water (for boiling the chicken)

For the Congee (using a rice cooker):

• 3 cups Rice (cleaned)
• 500 ml Chicken Broth
• 200 ml Thin Coconut Milk
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 bundle Pandan Leaves

For the Broth:

• 9 Shallots
• 5 Garlic Cloves
• 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
• 3 Candlenuts
• 7 cm Turmeric
• 5 cm Ginger (bruised)
• 2 Lemongrass Stalks (bruised)
• 3 cm Galangal (bruised)
• 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Chicken Bouillon Powder
• Ground Pepper
• Salt

For Garnishing:

• Sliced Green Onions
• Fried Shallots
• Crackers

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice Congee:

   • In a rice cooker, combine the cleaned rice, chicken broth, thin coconut milk, salt, bay leaves, and pandan leaves.
   • Cook the mixture while stirring occasionally until the rice turns into a thick porridge consistency. This may take about an hour.

2. Prepare the Broth:

   • In a pan, sauté the shallots, garlic, coriander seeds, candlenuts, and turmeric until fragrant.
   • Add the sautéed spices into 1.5 liters of chicken broth.
   • Add the ginger, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, chicken bouillon powder, ground pepper, and salt to the broth.
   • Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

3. Combine and Serve:

   • Once the rice congee is ready, serve it in bowls.
   • Pour the seasoned broth over the congee.
   • Top with the shredded fried chicken, sliced green onions, fried shallots, and crackers.

4. Enjoy:

   • Serve the Bubur Ayam Mantap hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this traditional Indonesian dish!

This recipe for Bubur Ayam Mantap, or Delicious Chicken Congee, brings together the rich and savory elements of Indonesian cuisine into a comforting and hearty meal. The tender chicken, flavorful broth, and creamy congee combine to create a dish that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy the delightful textures and flavors with every spoonful!