Khao-thom or congee/jook (if there's meat) is Mama's go-to comfort food from childhood--a very soft, somewhat salty rice-meat bowl of goodness. And now it's Sis's and Bud's. So, with a general idea of how to make it and a sick child at home who has no appetite, I've been emailing Mama this morning for specifics as to how she makes it their favorite. Here is her recipe:
Congee/Jook
Get a big pot to avoid boil over. Put a piece of chicken (frozen ok) in it with approx 1.5 cup of (jasmine) rice, a shake of the minced garlic (no need pre-soak) and enough water to cover 2-3x. You can also add soy sauce while cooking--the thin one, not the sweet or black ones. Scallions would make it even better. :) Bring to boil, let simmer, stirring often to avoid sticking to bottom and to break up the chicken, until rice and chicken are cooked, about an hour to be safe. Cut up the chicken and serve, adding soy sauce to bowl. Bud likes his with pickles (Chinese pickled vegetable.)
Note: to make khao-thom, cook as directed but with no meat. Also, pork works well, too.
Mama Hungry
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