Dakjuk (닭죽)

Name: Dakjuk
Total time: 122 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 200 g rice; 500 ml water; 1440 ml chicken broth; 200 g chicken; 100 g carrot; 50 g celery; 150 g mushrooms; 2 tbsp sesame oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; to taste green onion; to taste sesame seeds

Korea

A fragrant, creamy chicken porridge – one of the best comfort‑food options, especially on cold winter days.

Ingredients

200 g rice
500 ml water
1440 ml chicken broth
200 g chicken
100 g carrot
50 g celery
150 g mushrooms
2 tbsp sesame oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste green onion
to taste sesame seeds

Steps

Soak the rice in water for about one hour, then drain the water.
Thinly slice the carrot, celery, and mushrooms.
In a medium pot heat the sesame oil, add the rice and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat until the rice becomes translucent.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender.
Add the sliced vegetables, cover the pot and simmer for another 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
A few minutes before the end of cooking, add the shredded chicken, stir and let heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.