Xiang Gu Shou Rou Zhou(香菇瘦肉粥)

In hot summer weather, both adults and children often lose their appetite. A light chicken porridge with added mushrooms, carrots, and other ingredients can be both soothing and nutritious. It's easy to make, even for beginners, so let's learn how to prepare it and make mealtime more enjoyable!

6 Reviews
6 Comments
POSTED:28/05/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:3-4 servings
Total:1 hr 0 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:15 min

Many people love eating Xiang Gu Shou Rou Zhou(香菇瘦肉粥), but it requires some special techniques to make it just right. Once you master these tips, you can easily make it! Let's learn together!


1、Do You Need to Add Water During the porridge Cooking Process?

If you find that the water level is low during the porridge cooking process, you can add more water at any time, but it must be hot or warm water. If you have chicken broth or bone broth, using it instead of plain water will make the porridge more flavorful, smooth, and rich.


2、How to Keep the Chicken Cubes Tender and Smooth?

Chicken cubes should be coated with starch. The amount of starch should be enough to create a smooth and slippery texture when mixed by hand.


3、Should You Soak the Rice Before Cooking porridge?

Yes, it's necessary. Before cooking porridge, soak the rice in cold water for half an hour to allow the grains to swell. This will result in plump rice grains in the porridge.


4、How to Ensure Plump and Bright Rice Grains?

Adding a spoonful of olive oil or vegetable oil while cooking the porridge will make the rice grains plumper and brighter in color. Additionally, the porridge will be more fragrant and flavorful.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 1000ml Natural Spring Water
  • 1 cup rice

ACCESSORIES

  • 1 piece chicken breast
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1 stalk celery

SEASONINGS

  • 2 slices ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare the Ingredients.

Instructions to prepare ingredients for a dish.

STEP 2

Rinse the rice thoroughly, then soak it in Natural Spring Water for half an hour.

Soak rice in spring water for 30 minutes before cooking.

STEP 3

Cut the chicken into small pieces, mix with cooking wine, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and sesame oil, and marinate for a while.

Marinate chicken pieces with wine, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and oil.

STEP 4

Slice the shiitake mushrooms, dice the carrot, and chop the celery and ginger finely.

Tips:

If using dried shiitake mushrooms, remember to soak them in advance.

Prep shiitake mushrooms, carrot, celery, and ginger; soak dried mushrooms if needed.

STEP 5

Pour Natural Spring Water into a pot. Good water quality is crucial for the porridge's flavor and texture.

Use high-quality Natural Spring Water to enhance porridge flavor.

STEP 6

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then add the rice and stir. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Boil water, add rice, simmer for 30 minutes.

STEP 7

Once the porridge thickens, add the shiitake mushrooms, carrot, and ginger. Stir well and continue to simmer. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Simmer porridge with mushrooms, carrot, and ginger, stirring frequently.

STEP 8

When the ingredients are partially cooked, add the marinated chicken breast to the pot. Stir quickly to cook the chicken through.

Add marinated chicken to partially cooked ingredients; stir quickly to cook chicken through.

STEP 9

Finally, add the chopped celery and bring to a boil before turning off the heat.

Add chopped celery, bring to boil, then turn off heat.

STEP 10

Season with salt and pepper according to taste.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 11

The fragrant and delicious Mushroom, Chicken, and Vegetable porridge is ready to serve. Enjoy a warm and satisfying bowl for breakfast to start your day full of energy.

Delicious Mushroom, Chicken, and Vegetable porridge for a warm and energizing breakfast.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Xiang Gu Shou Rou Zhou(香菇瘦肉粥)
  • Main Ingredients:6
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:1.6 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 429 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):562 kcal
    58%
  • Protein:62.17 g
    137%
  • Fat:27.13 g Why gray?
    58%
  • Carbohydrates:15.66 g
    69%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 47%
    263 kcal
  • Fat: 43%
    245 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 10%
    56 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
30:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

6 REVIEWS

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JoseOctober 07, 2024

Whenever I cook lean pork porridge with mushrooms, the meat is always too tough, what should I do to make the meat more tender and tasty?
reply:
October 09, 2024
You can try marinating the lean pork slightly in cornstarch and cooking wine before cooking the congee, or patting the meat slices with the back of a knife.
CarolynSeptember 25, 2024

My congee with mushrooms and lean pork is always mushy, what should I do to avoid this?
reply:
September 27, 2024
You can keep stirring and controlling the heat while cooking the porridge, or apply a layer of cooking oil on the bottom of the pot beforehand to help avoid scorching the bottom of the porridge.
PatrickSeptember 14, 2024

How to make the porridge thicker and more flavorful when making Mushroom and Lean Pork Porridge
reply:
September 17, 2024
You can add a little glutinous rice or millet in moderation during the cooking process, and cook it until it melts to increase the consistency of the porridge and enhance the taste at the same time.
OliviaJuly 30, 2024

I made it in the rice cooker in 30 minutes and it was super yummy.
thomasJuly 18, 2024

This Xiang Gu Shou Rou Zhou recipe is easy to learn and perfect for making a quick healthy breakfast for people with busy lives.
jieMay 28, 2024

This xiang gu shou rou zhou recipe is really great, follow the tutorial and it comes out delicious!
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