Korean Lotus Root Chicken Porridge
Quick answer
- Total time
- 60 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 10
About this dish
Yeongeun-dak-juk is a Korean porridge that simmers diced lotus root and shredded chicken breast in a rice base.
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The finely chopped lotus root introduces small pockets of crunch throughout the otherwise creamy porridge. Green onion and ginger remove any gaminess from the chicken while adding a clean aroma. Since the porridge uses chicken stock as its foundation, it carries depth of flavor without heavy seasoning. The result is a light yet filling bowl suited to mornings or recovery meals. It can be served as a one-bowl meal, with simple accompaniments chosen to match the sauce, broth, or topping.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Step
Rinse 1 cup short-grain rice until the water runs mostly clear, then soak it for 30 minutes and drain well.
Peel 180 g lotus root and dice it slightly larger than rice grains so it keeps a gentle crunch.
- 2Control
Put 280 g chicken breast in water with the green onion and ginger, then poach over medium heat for about 12 minutes.
When the center turns fully white, lift it out and shred it along the grain.
- 3Control
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat and sauté the garlic first.
When it smells fragrant, add the lotus root and soaked rice, then stir for 3 minutes so the grains get lightly coated.
- 4Control
Pour in 6 cups chicken stock and scrape the bottom to loosen any rice stuck to the pot.
Once it starts boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
- 5Control
When the rice grains bloom and the porridge looks thick and creamy, add the shredded chicken.
Simmer for 5 more minutes until the chicken is hot, then season with 1 tsp salt and the black pepper.
- 6Finish
Turn off the heat and rest the porridge for 2 minutes so the consistency settles.
Divide into bowls before it becomes too thick and serve warm.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Yeongeun dak juk introduces pockets of crunch from diced lotus root into a creamy chicken base.
- Finish cue
- Turn off the heat and rest the porridge for 2 minutes so the consistency settles.
How Substitutions Change the Result
The taste, texture, nutrition, or cooking adjustment to expect when swapping an ingredient.
- Replace part of the stock with water for a lighter flavor.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official food safety guidance.
This recipe
60min, 10 ingredients
Category median
38.5min, 8 ingredients
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