Bubur Ayam
Silky rice porridge topped with shredded chicken, egg and crunchy toppings. Pure comfort.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.86 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the rice, water, garlic, ginger and bay in a large pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for 50 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
50 min - 2
Add the chicken breasts for the last 20 minutes. Lift out, shred with two forks and put back to keep warm.
20 min - 3
Boil the eggs for 7 minutes, cool and peel.
7 min - 4
Stir the pepper and tamari into the porridge. Add a little hot water if it is too thick.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with chicken, a halved egg, spring onions, crispy onions and chilli.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.