Chicken and Century Egg Congee with Ham

Health Benefits of Chicken and Century Egg Congee with Ham

Chicken contains all kinds of nutrients and is a fine food for keeping healthy. This is a delicious congee with an appealing, shiny luster. Eating this congee frequently can help with digestion and respiration, boost the immune system, and stave off weakness.

Kitchen Tips from the Cantonese Master Chef

Marinate the chicken pieces in salt, cooking wine and shredded ginger to add flavor.

Chinese Chicken And Century Egg Congee With Ham At Dinner

Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken (750 grams)
1 cup (200 grams) japonica rice
1 ¾ ounces (50 grams) ham
2 century eggs

Seasonings (all to taste)

ginger
scallions
salt
cooking wine
oil

Please see measurements in grams to be more exact for all ingredients and seasonings.

Cooking Directions

Cut the ginger into thin strips. Wash the chicken and cut into small pieces. Add salt, cooking wine, and some of the ginger and allow to marinate.
Cut the ham into small strips.
Wash the rice. Finely chop the scallions. Peel the century egg and cut into small pieces.
Put rice in a pot with water as needed, bring to the boil, then simmer until it forms congee. Add the chicken pieces and cook thoroughly.
Add the egg and ham and cook through. Add salt to taste, then add cooking oil, scallions, and ginger. Stir and serve.