Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Home / chicken / congee / instant / recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Congee Recipe

Post a Comment
Table of Contents [Show]

Instant Pot Congee (鸡肉菠菜粥) Omnivore's Cookbook
Instant Pot Congee (鸡肉菠菜粥) Omnivore's Cookbook from omnivorescookbook.com

Congee, also known as jook or rice porridge, is a comforting, savory-sweet Asian rice dish. It's a dish that often shows up in Asian households as a breakfast option or as a way to get well during times of illness. The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook this comforting dish in a fraction of the time it takes to cook it on the stovetop. This Instant Pot Chicken Congee recipe is a combination of rice, chicken, and ginger that is cooked in chicken broth for an even richer flavor.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot Chicken Congee recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time. You will need to rinse the rice, dice the ginger, and chop the chicken. Once the prep work is done, the Instant Pot will do the rest of the work.

Cook Time

Cooking this Instant Pot Chicken Congee recipe takes about 20 minutes. Once you have added all of the ingredients to the Instant Pot, it will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and then 10 minutes to cook the congee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of long grain white rice
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of diced cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

Instructions

Start by rinsing the rice in cold water. Place the rinsed rice in the Instant Pot along with the chicken broth, diced cooked chicken, grated ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure valve is in the sealed position. Set the Instant Pot to "manual" and adjust the time to 10 minutes. When the cooking time is up, quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid of the Instant Pot.

Stir the congee, making sure all of the ingredients are well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve the congee hot with a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula

Notes

This recipe can be doubled or tripled if needed. If you are doubling or tripling the recipe, the cooking time will remain the same. You can also add other ingredients to the congee such as vegetables, mushrooms, or seafood such as shrimp. Different types of rice can also be used, but the cooking time may need to be adjusted.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 278 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 17 mg
  • Sodium: 455 mg
  • Potassium: 270 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Vitamin A: 6 IU
  • Calcium: 4 mg
  • Iron: 0.8 mg

Recipe Tips

For a more flavorful congee, you can use homemade chicken broth or a store-bought broth that is low in sodium. If you want to add vegetables, you can add them at the same time as the rice. You can also add cooked vegetables such as peas or corn after the congee is finished cooking. If you want a creamier consistency, you can add a little bit of coconut milk or heavy cream.

This Instant Pot Chicken Congee recipe is a great way to make a comforting dish in a fraction of the time it takes to make it on the stovetop. It's easy to customize the ingredients and add different flavors to make it your own. This recipe is a great way to get a nourishing meal on the table in no time.


Post a Comment for "Instant Pot Chicken Congee Recipe"