Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Chicken porridge with lotus seeds and mung beans not only has an attractive, delicious flavor but also contains many nutrients. This weekend, let’s get cooking with Điện máy XANH to make this porridge to treat the family, dispelling the fatigue of a busy working week!
Ingredients for Chicken Porridge with Lotus Seeds and Mung Beans For 2 people
Chicken thigh 1 piece (about 150 – 200gr) White rice 100 gr Lotus seeds 100 gr (type as preferred) Mung beans 50 gr Carrot 1/4 piece Shallots 4 pieces Cilantro 1 sprig (coriander) Green onions 2 sprigs Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/seasoning/ sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken meat
- You should choose chicken meat with shiny yellow skin, the outer layer of skin is thin, smooth to the touch, not too tough with good elasticity.
- The inside meat should be pink. When buying ready-made chicken, pay attention to the expiration date and the production place, as well as check if the packaging is carefully done.
- Do not buy chicken meat that is too large in size as it may be injected with water, the skin color is white, not elastic, and the inside meat is often bland, with bruises or blood clots.
- If the meat turns dark gray, it means that the chicken died before being slaughtered, do not buy it.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- You should choose carrots that are of medium size, straight shape, tapered at the tail, with smooth skin, and feel firm in hand.
- Select carrots that have a deep orange color, are bright, with green tops that are still fresh and firmly attached to the body.
- Avoid choosing carrots with wilted, bruised tops, slimy, showing spots, or feeling soft when pressed.
- Do not choose excessively large carrots. The leaves and stems at the base and shoulder of the large carrot are thick because it is old, which will have a lot of fiber and little nutritional value.
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus seeds
- When buying, you should choose mature lotus seeds and not immature ones because they will not taste good when processed.
- Mature lotus seeds have a round, plump appearance, with a whitish or deep yellow color.
- Choose lotus seeds that have a distinctive fragrant smell, and when eaten, they are usually not sticky.
How to choose delicious green beans
- If choosing green beans with the skin on, pay attention to select plump, even-sized beans.
- Avoid selecting beans that are infested, show signs of pests, or those that are shriveled and light.
- If choosing shelled beans, they should have a nice yellow color, be firm, have a distinctive aroma, and not be infested.
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How to prepare Chicken Congee with Lotus Seeds and Mung Beans
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Prepare and boil the chicken
Buy chicken, use salt (or lemon juice) to rub and clean to remove the smell, then wash thoroughly with water several times.
Next, separate the skin and boil with boiling water on high heat for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked, then remove the meat and discard the bones.
How to clean chicken meat, without odor- Use salt/lemon or ginger to clean and eliminate the fishy smell of chicken, then wash again with water several times
- Boiling the chicken in a mixture of alcohol and ginger helps to effectively eliminate the odor as well.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Wash the lotus seeds, discard any bad seeds (if any), and soak them in water for about 30 minutes.
Wash the sticky rice and mung beans, and soak them in water for about 30 minutes as well.
Peel the carrot, wash it, and cut it into small pieces. Peel the shallots, slice them thinly, and sauté until fragrant.
Wash the green onions and coriander, and chop them finely.
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Cook the porridge
Place a pot of water on the stove, turn on high heat, then add the glutinous rice and mung beans, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the porridge expands.
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Completion
Next, add the lotus seeds and carrots to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder along with fried shallots, stir evenly and cook for about another 5 minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, scoop the porridge into small bowls, and add chicken and scallions on top. The dish is complete.
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Finished Product
The chicken porridge with lotus seeds and mung beans is complete and has an appealing aroma. The lotus seeds blend harmoniously with tender, firm chicken and crispy carrots. This dish is very suitable for consumption on weekends. Wishing you success!
You have gone through the steps to make chicken and lotus seed porridge with Điện máy XANH. Show off your cooking skills by making this delicious dish for your family and friends to enjoy. Wishing you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Eatsy
