Nutritious porridge for all ladies and mummies. If you like the taste of dang gui, you will love this. Every mouthful of porridge is so fragrant with the sweet taste of dang gui.
Angelica Root or better known as Dang Gui help tonifies the blood, improves blood flow, improve kidney & liver function, and help balance women’s hormone levels.
Dried oyster tastes sweet and salty, and is neutral in nature. It clears the lungs, nourishes the Yin, nourishes the blood and stabilizes the liver.
Dried scallop also taste sweet and neutral in nature. It nourishes the liver, tonifies the kidneys, moisturises the body, quenches thirst and reduce stress.
All those ingredients are good enough to season the porridge with their natural sweet taste. I omitted the salt in my porridge. Anyway, salt were added when we marinade the chicken.
Ingredients: (serves 1)
1 cup rice (about 70g) - soaked for 4 hrs
3 pcs Dried Oyster - soaked overnight
1 pc Dried Scallop big size - soaked for 4 hrs
1 pc Chicken whole leg - cut into small piece
4-5 pcs Dang Gui slices
Some ginger - julienned
530ml Water
Salt (optional - for seasoning)
Marinade:
1/2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1/4 tsp Salt
Dash of Pepper
* Double the recipe for bigger portions.
* Use fresh kampung chicken for natural sweetness taste in the porridge.
* Note : Water can be added more or reduce depending on your type of rice and the porridge consistency. Up to your personal preference. You can add more water when you see the porridge is almost cook & turning too thick to your liking. If you think the porridge is too watery, cook longer until the porridge turns stickier.
Step by Step:
1. Marinate chicken & set aside for 30 minutes.
2. Put soaked rice, water, dang gui slices, ginger, dried oyster and scallops in a pot.
3. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat & let it simmer for 15 mins.
4. Add in cut chicken pieces into the porridge. Stir so that the chicken won't stick together.
5. Let it continue simmer for another 45 mins or until porridge reach your desired consistency. Stirring once in awhile to prevent burnt at the bottom of the pot.
6. Season with salt (optional)
7. Dish up & serve hot.
Happy Cooking.