Congee with Chicken and Peanuts

• Recipe by Marcia Kiesel

Congee, a Chinese rice porridge traditionally eaten for breakfast, also makes a soothing dinner.

Ingredients

1. 5 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2. 4 cups water
3. 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
4. 2 cups chopped roasted chicken (1/2 pound)
5. Salt
6. Soy sauce, Asian sesame oil, thinly sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, finely chopped chiles, finely and chopped roasted unsalted peanuts, for serving

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the stock and water and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and simmer over low heat, stirring often, until very thick, about 1 hour.
2. Stir the chicken into the congee and season with salt. Simmer until the chicken is heated through. Ladle into bowls and serve piping hot, with all the condiments and toppings.