CHINESE RICE SOUP

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We always make this soup when someone in my house is feeling under the weather. It's simple and very tasty.

Provided by TATYANA NGAI

Categories     Chinese

Time 3h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups jasmine rice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cooking oil
10 cups cold water
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cooking oil

Steps:

  • Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water.
  • Transfer to a large stock pot.
  • Sprinkle the 2 tsps. salt and shake mildly to combine.
  • Add the 10 cups of cold water and 1/2 cup cooking oil and partially cover.
  • Turn on stove to HIGH and bring the rice/water mixture to boil.
  • Reduce heat to MEDIUM to MEDIUM/LOW and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally The soup will thicken over time; if too thick for your taste, add water and continue cooking.
  • Meanwhile, combine chicken, 1/2 tsp salt, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch and cooking oil and stir to cover chicken with marinade.
  • Let chicken sit for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
  • If you are marinating overnight, combine all but the oil and add the oil right before using in the soup.
  • During the last 15 minutes, add chicken and stir around to cook, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve in heat resistant bowl.

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