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Classic century egg congee made in the Instant pot to get extra creamy congee with tender chicken with just 5 minutes prep. A stovetop version is included as well. {Gluten-Free adaptable}

Century Egg Congee with Chicken (皮蛋瘦肉粥)

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Classic century egg congee made in the Instant pot to get extra creamy congee with tender chicken with just 5 minutes prep. A stovetop version is included as well. {Gluten-Free adaptable}
To make this dish gluten-free, use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: homestyle, instant pot
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) uncooked short grain white rice (or medium grain)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (*Footnote 1)
  • 2 (about 10 oz. / 300 g) chicken thighs , frozen cuts work, too, if using Instant Pot
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger , finely minced
  • 2 century eggs , diced
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt , or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Fried wonton wrapper , for topping (*Footnote 2) (Optional)

Instructions

  • Add the rice into a medium-sized bowl and water to cover. Gently rinse the rice a few times with your fingers and drain. Repeat one to two more times. Drain well.

Method 1 - Use an Instant Pot

  • Combine the rice, stock, chicken, Shaoxing wine, and ginger in your Instant Pot. Set it to cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, cook over medium heat until pressure is added, then cook at low heat for 15 minutes. Once done, release the pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes before releasing it quickly. Note, do not use fast release right after cooking, because the congee is starchy and might cause the valve to clog.
  • Once the pressure is released, uncover the pot, remove the chicken and place it onto a plate. Shred it with two forks.
  • Add the century eggs, green onion, sesame oil (if using), and the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir to mix well. Taste the congee and add salt if needed.

Method 2 - Stovetop method

  • Combine the rice, stock, and 2 cups of water in a big pot.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until brought to a simmer. Turn to low heat. Cover the pot and leave a finger-wide gap between the lid and the edge of the pot, to allow more steam to escape and prevent the congee from spilling or boiling over. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add the chicken. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove the chicken breast and place it onto a plate.
  • If the congee has reached the desired texture when the chicken is done, turn off the heat. Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred it with two forks. If you want a stickier and thicker congee, remove the chicken first, then keep cooking the congee for another 15 to 20 minutes. Note, the congee will get quite thick and sticky towards the end. Stay near the pot and stir frequently.
  • When the congee reaches the desired texture, add back the shredded chicken. Add the century eggs, green onion, and sesame oil (if using) to the pot. Stir to mix well. Taste the congee and add salt to taste if needed.

To serve

  • Transfer the congee into small bowls. Top it with a spoonful of fried wonton wrapper chips, if using. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. If you cook the dish on the stovetop, you might need a bit more chicken stock or water, depending on how much liquid evaporates during the cooking process.
  2. Frozen chicken only works in the pressure cooker. You should not use frozen chicken if cooking on the stovetop, because the chicken won’t be cooked evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving