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Postpartum meal prep is back, and this time I’m making one of the ultimate collagen-heavy comfort meals: jook (aka congee, aka rice porridge). This dish is such a staple in many Asian households, and for me, it holds a lot of nostalgia. My mom would always make me a big pot of jook whenever I was sick, run-down, or just needed a little extra comfort. It’s gentle on the stomach, nourishing, and somehow manages to feel both cozy and healing at the same time.

The beauty of jook is that it’s simple at its core, just rice and broth, but can be dressed up with so many toppings and variations depending on what you like. For postpartum, I’m focusing on making mine collagen-rich by using a bone broth base, which not only adds depth of flavor but also gives my body the extra nutrients it needs for recovery.

Jook freezes beautifully, so I can make a big batch now and have it ready for those first few weeks when cooking won’t be a priority but nourishment absolutely will. This is a meal I know will give me both physical comfort and emotional comfort as I recover, and I can’t wait to have it on hand.

Collagen Rich Chicken Bone Broth + Porridge (Jook / Congee)

Recipe by

Katchaomeow

Asian Food, Easy Meal Ideas, Healthy Things, Korean, Soups, Viral Food

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Beginner

Servings

10 servings

Prep time

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Cooking time

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Calories

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Chicken Bone Broth:

*Chicken Feet has a ton of collagen. Either use feet or a mixture of chicken carcass, chicken wings and/or legs. 

*Par boil to remove scum – about 5-10 minutes. 

*Rinse chicken, throw out boiled water, and clean pot. 

*Add chicken to the cleaned pot, cover with enough water, add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp of salt and let simmer on medium low for 5-7 hours. 

*Remove chicken bones, and refrigerate overnight. 

Ingredients for Porridge

• 8 cups of chicken bone broth
• 8 cups of water
• 1 rotisserie chicken shredded 
• 4 cups of jasmine rice
• 3 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 inch of ginger, peeled and julienned 
• 3-5 cut green onions
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring bone broth and water to a boil. 
2. Once boiling, add in rice, shredded chicken, garlic, and ginger.
3. Let simmer on medium for 20-30 minutes. 
4. Add in green onions and salt to taste. 
5. Serve with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. 

Notes

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