Easy Instant Pot Chicken Congee Recipe (Rice Porridge, Jook)
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 116kcal
Make this warm and comforting Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Savory Rice Porridge, Jook) using just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of active working time. No stirring and no mess to make this one-pot savory Asian rice porridge (gruel).
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white Jasmine rice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 chicken drumsticks
- 8 cups water divided
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice with water and add it to a 3-quart Instant Pot.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, chicken drumsticks, 6 cups of water, and salt.
- Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally. It will take 10-15 minutes.
- Note – Do not try to release the pressure manually as the congee is very starchy and it may foam and clog the pressure release valve. Be patient and let the pressure release naturally.
- Once all the pressure is released, open the lid of the pot.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir well.
- Take out the chicken drumsticks using a tong or a spatula and shred them using a fork. Discard the bones.
- Return the shredded chicken back to the instant pot and mix the congee well with a ladle.
- Add some more water or stock if the congee is thick for your liking.
- Press SAUTE and cook for 2-3 minutes until the congee starts to bubble.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Transfer the congee to the serving bowls and top with your choice of topping. Serve hot.
Notes
If Jasmine rice is not available, you can use any short grain rice with high starch content to make this porridge.
You can replace some of the water with chicken or vegetable stock to amp up the flavor.
To make it vegetarian, skip adding chicken and add mushrooms and spinach instead.
I made this recipe in my 3-quart instant pot. If you want to double the recipe, then use a bigger pot. The time of cooking will remain the same.
Topping Ideas - Congee can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Choose the ones that you like.
- Soft Boiled Eggs
- Fried Onions & Ginger Juliennes
- Chopped Cilantro
- Garlic Chives
- Dried Shrimps
- Celery
- Scallion
- Chili Oil
- Roasted Peanuts
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Fish Sauce or Soy Sauce
- Crispy Bacon
- Sriracha
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg