Vietnamese Chicken and Long-Grain Rice Congee Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vietnamese Chicken and Long-Grain Rice Congee Recipe

Ingredients

⅛ cup uncooked jasmine rice

1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken

3 (2 inch) pieces fresh ginger root

1 stalk lemon grass

chopped

1 tablespoon salt

or to taste

¼ cup chopped cilantro

⅛ cup chopped fresh chives

ground black pepper to taste

1 lime

cut into 8 wedges

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken in a stock pot. Pour in enough water to cover chicken. Add ginger lemon grass and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and gently simmer for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Strain broth and return broth to stock pot. Let chicken cool then remove bones and skin and tear into bite-size pieces; set aside.

Step 3

Stir rice into broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. If necessary adjust with water or additional salt. The congee is done but can be left to cook an additional 45 minutes for better consistency.

Step 4

Ladle congee into bowls and top with chicken cilantro chives and pepper. Squeeze lime juice to taste.

Nutritional Information

Vietnamese Chicken and Long-Grain Rice Congee Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 642.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 53g 106%

Carbohydrates: 9.8g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 42.3g 65%

Saturated Fat: 12.1g 61%

Cholesterol: 210mg 70%

Vitamin A Iu: 661.5IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 28.9mg 223%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 63%

Vitamin C: 11.7mg 19%

Folate: 26.2mcg 7%

Calcium: 47.6mg 5%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 66.1mg 24%

Potassium: 643.7mg 18%

Sodium: 1943.4mg 78%

Calories From Fat: 381

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.