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Jakarta-Style Savory Rice Porridge (Bubur Ayam Betawi)
We cut down the cooking time for this healthy chicken stew by fortifying store-bought broth with chicken and aromatics and then using the flavorful liquid to both simmer the rice and make the gravy. Try subbing 5 fresh curry leaves if you can't find the Indonesian bay leaves.
active:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Jakarta-Style Savory Rice Porridge (Bubur Ayam Betawi)

Ingredients

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  • Combine broth, water, chicken, chicken hearts and/or gizzards, bay leaves, lime leaves and lemongrass in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat, skimming the surface occasionally. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. (If using chicken livers, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.)

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  • Remove from heat and let stand until the chicken breasts (or thighs) are just cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer all the chicken parts to a clean cutting board and let cool. Shred the meat and slice the hearts, gizzards and/or livers. Set aside. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid, discarding the solids.

  • Combine rice and 4 cups of the reserved cooking liquid in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a strong simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into porridge with a texture resembling slightly soupy oatmeal, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, remove from heat, cover and keep warm.

  • Meanwhile, combine shallots, oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric and white pepper in a food processor. Process to form a coarse paste, scraping down the sides once or twice. Transfer the mixture to a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until very lightly brown and barely sticking to the pan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes more.

  • Pour in the remaining chicken-cooking liquid and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add coconut cream, the reserved chicken and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Divide the rice among 6 bowls. Top with about 1 cup of the chicken mixture, 1 tablespoon each peanuts and scallions and 1 teaspoon each kecap manis and sambal oelek.

Tips

Tips: Also known as daun salam, dried Indonesian bay leaves have an earthy, slightly sour flavor. Curry leaves can be used instead. Get them at Asian markets or online.

Tips

Kaffir lime leaves (or makrut or Thai lime leaves) lend lemony and floral notes to Southeast Asian dishes. There's no real substitute, but lime zest will work in a pinch. Find the leaves fresh, frozen or jarred in Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets.

Tips

Find lemongrass, a woody, scallion-shaped herb with an aromatic lemon flavor, in the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets. Trim the root end and grassy top. Peel off the outer layer and prepare as directed in the recipe.

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Coconut cream is the same as the solid that rises to the top in a can of coconut milk. Don't confuse it with cream of coconut, which is sweetened. Find it with canned coconut milk at most supermarkets.

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Kecap manis is a thick, palm sugar-sweetened soy sauce used in Indonesian cooking. Find it at Asian markets or online. You can make a substitute by whisking equal parts molasses and reduced-sodium soy sauce.

Tips

Sambal oelek, a mix of chiles, brown sugar and salt, is a condiment found in the Asian section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
531 calories; protein 30.3g; carbohydrates 43.2g; dietary fiber 5.3g; sugars 10.9g; fat 27.5g; saturated fat 10.7g; cholesterol 134.4mg; vitamin a iu 1765.3IU; vitamin c 6mg; folate 107.5mcg; calcium 60.7mg; iron 5.6mg; magnesium 53mg; potassium 584.8mg; sodium 684.5mg; added sugar 4g.
Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 3 lean protein, 4 1/2 fat

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