Bubur Ayam

Name: Bubur Ayam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless; 6 cups chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 shallots, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 4 scallions, sliced; 2 tbsp fried shallots

A comforting Indonesian rice porridge cooked in spiced broth, served with shredded chicken, scallions, and crispy fried shallots.

55 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
1 lb chicken thighs, boneless
6 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
4 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp fried shallots

Instructions

1

Combine 6 cups chicken broth, 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 4 minced shallots, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 1 lb boneless chicken thighs in a large pot.
2

Bring the broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes until the rice breaks down into porridge.
3

Remove 1 lb boneless chicken thighs from the pot and verify the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
4

Shred 1 lb boneless chicken thighs using two forks and discard 1 inch sliced fresh ginger.
5

Ladle porridge into bowls and top with shredded 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, 4 sliced scallions, and 2 tbsp fried shallots.

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Questions

What is Bubur Ayam?

A comforting Indonesian rice porridge cooked in spiced broth, served with shredded chicken, scallions, and crispy fried shallots. This reference files it under Indonesian breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Bubur Ayam?

As written, 55 minutes: 15 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (35 minutes): "Bring the broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes until the rice breaks down into porridge."

What internal temperature should Bubur Ayam reach?

For Bubur Ayam, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for shallots in Bubur Ayam?

The entry for Bubur Ayam calls for 4 shallots, minced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Bubur Ayam?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Bubur Ayam uses 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless.

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