How To Make Filipino-Style Congee (Lugaw)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Scallions, chopped (for garnish)
- Crispy garlic (for topping)
- Hard-boiled eggs (for topping)
- Fried tofu (for topping)
- Fried shallots (for topping)
- Calamansi or lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Rinse the rice in cold water until the water becomes clear. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the ginger slices and rice. Stir well.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more water if needed.
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While the rice is cooking, heat a separate pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and onions until fragrant.
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Add the cooked chicken to the pan and season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
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Once the rice is fully cooked and has reached a porridge-like consistency, add the cooked chicken mixture to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Serve the Filipino-Style Congee hot in bowls. Top with chopped scallions, crispy garlic, hard-boiled eggs, fried tofu, and fried shallots. Serve with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side.
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Enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious flavors of this Filipino classic!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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