FILIPINO-STYLE CONGEE (LUGAW)

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This one's for you. Filipinos' all-time favorite food.

Provided by mythloaf

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 whole head garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sliced ginger
2 tablespoons sliced onion
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon fish sauce, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon annatto powder
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a large pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until rice is soft, about 25 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until golden brown, 5 minutes. Transfer half of the garlic to a small bowl.
  • Stir ginger into the garlic remaining in the saucepan; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; season with fish sauce and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken mixture into the rice. Dust annatto powder over rice using a strainer; stir until dissolved. Add hard-boiled eggs. Simmer on low, stirring constantly, until rice reaches a porridge-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spring onions.
  • Garnish bowls of congee with reserved fried garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.3 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 135.3 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 348 mg, Sugar 1 g

Monster Don
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This congee is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of ginger and garlic, which gives it a really nice depth of flavor. I also like that this recipe is not too heavy, so it's perfect for a light breakfast or lunch.


Shain Rana
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I've been making this congee for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add whatever toppings I want, which makes it a really versatile dish. I've served it with everything from eggs and


Qais Jutt
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This is the best congee recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can add whatever toppings I want, which makes it a really versatile dish. I've served it with everything from eggs and bacon to fruit and nuts. It's a


Sudais fame bowy
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I made this congee last night and it was delicious! I added some chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and it was the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. I will definitely be making this again.


Captain Momin
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This congee is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of chicken and vegetables, which makes it a really hearty and filling meal. I also like that this recipe is not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Aniel Jose
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I made this congee for my family last weekend and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was a great way to use up some leftover rice. I added some chopped green onions and cilantro to the top and it was perfect. I will definitely be making thi


Susan Chycinski
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This is the best congee recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of ginger and garlic, which gives it a really nice depth of flavor. I also like that this recipe is not too heavy, so it's perfect for a light breakfast


Damba Lucky
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I've made this congee several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover rice. I love that I can add whatever toppings I want, which makes it a really versatile dish. I've served it with everything f


Tam Chao
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This congee is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of chicken and vegetables, which makes it a really hearty and filling meal. I also like that this recipe is not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Richard William
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I made this congee for my family last weekend and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was a great way to use up some leftover rice. I added some chopped green onions and cilantro to the top and it was perfect. I will definitely be making thi


Shongwe Gwerez
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This is the best congee recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of ginger and garlic, which gives it a really nice depth of flavor. I also like that this recipe is not too heavy, so it's perfect for a light breakfast


MANOBILI Sheikh
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I've been making this congee for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can add whatever toppings I want, which makes it a really versatile dish. I've served it with everything from eggs and


Ruben Contreras
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This congee recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't always have time to cook a big breakfast for my family. This congee is so easy to make and it's always a hit. My kids love it and it's so healthy too. I highly recommend this recip