Cozy Chinese Rice Soup Recipe
Savor this comforting rice soup, featuring savory chicken broth, ginger, and garlic for a warming and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 litre / 32 oz chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 1 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1.5 cm / 1/2" ginger piece
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/4-1 /2 tsp sesame oil (, toasted)
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 3 stems choy sum
Instructions
- Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, garlic, and ginger in a pot over high heat.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add rice and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, ensuring the broth bubbles gently.
- Add choy sum stems and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove and discard the garlic cloves and ginger slices.
- Stir in choy sum leaves, sesame oil, and white pepper until leaves wilt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra depth, use homemade chicken stock.
- Adjust chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Serve with a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Serve with a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.