Slow-Cooked Chicken Congee with Earthy Mushrooms
Description
Soft, slow-cooked rice gently simmered with chicken and carrots until creamy and soothing — then topped with savoury mushrooms sautéed separately to deepen the flavour. This comforting bowl combines the warmth of congee with the earthy richness of mushrooms, creating a meal that is light, restorative, and deeply satisfying.
Gentle on the stomach yet full of taste, it’s everything your body craves during recovery.
Why is it good for you?
Tender chicken provides easily digestible protein to support tissue repair, strength, and milk production in the postpartum phase. The slow-cooked rice offers gentle carbohydrates that calm and ground the body, while the broth restores warmth and hydration.
Mushrooms add depth and umami along with natural B vitamins and minerals to support energy metabolism.
This congee is soft, warming, and nourishing — perfect for healing from within.
Dietary Restriction
✔ Dairy-Free
✔ Gluten-Free
Storage:
Fridge: store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Reheating & Serving tips:
From the Fridge:
To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, adding a little water if needed to loosen the texture.
Serve warm with a drizzle of soy sauce to your taste and some spring onions
From the Freezer:
Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Follow the stovetop reheating instructions above.