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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.","group":"Prep Stock","title":"Combine the chicken stock, chicken breast, garlic cloves, ginger, salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep Stock"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Strain the aromatics if desired, or leave them for deeper flavor.","group":"Cook Chicken","title":"Reduce heat to low and simmer","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cook Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the washed rice to the simmering stock. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 40–45 minutes until the rice grains have broken down and the consistency is creamy and thick.","group":"Cook Porridge","title":"Add the washed rice","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cook Porridge"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the rice is cooking, shred the cooled chicken into small bite-sized pieces.","group":"Prep Chicken","title":"While the rice is cooking, shred the cooled chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Ladle the hot porridge into bowls. Top each bowl with shredded chicken, sliced green onions, fried shallots, and sliced cakwe. Drizzle with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) before serving.","group":"Assembly","title":"Ladle the hot porridge","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Using bone-in chicken to make the stock provides a much richer flavor for the porridge. The consistency should be thick and creamy; if it gets too thick, add a splash more hot stock or water.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Slotted spoon","Whisk or wooden spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowls","note":"Standard serving sizes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The porridge can be made a day in advance and kept without toppings. 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