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Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.","group":"Broth","title":"Combine the chicken, stock, ginger, and shallots","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Broth"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat and discard the bones.","group":"Prep","title":"Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the chicken cools, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Add the rice to the simmering broth (remove ginger and shallots first if desired). Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice grains are broken and the consistency is creamy.","group":"Porridge","title":"Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Porridge"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in the fish sauce and salt to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"Return the shredded chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Ladle the congee into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions and a generous sprinkle of black pepper.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the congee","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using bone-in chicken creates a much richer broth. Toasting the rice slightly before boiling can add an extra layer of nuttiness.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Large soup pot","Whisk or wooden spoon","Tongs"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free","nut_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowls","note":"Generous breakfast servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The congee can be cooked and stored, but it will thicken significantly. 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