Bubur Ayam -- Indonesian Chicken Porridge

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots reduce calories, while onion flakes are a cost-effective alternative.

Soak 1 cup of rice in water overnight.

Add 1 liter of water, 1 bay leaf, and 1 tablespoon of salt to the soaked rice and cook until it becomes porridge.

Crush turmeric, shallots, and garlic using a garlic press and mix with salt and white pepper.

Add the crushed spices to a pan and cook until fragrant.

Add 300 g of chicken on top of the spices and pour in 1 liter of water.

Bruise the lemongrass and galangal and add them to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove the chicken once cooked.

Shred the chicken and assemble the dish with porridge, sliced cucumber, peanuts, crackers, and green onions on top.

Cooking Techniques

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