Chicken Congee (Ji Zhou): A Jiangnan Comfort Classic
Chicken congee (ji zhou) is more than a dish—it is a cornerstone of Chinese comfort food, cherished for its soothing warmth and transformative simplicity. Renowned food anthropologist Fuchsia Dunlop, in her exploration of Jiangnan culinary traditions, distills this philosophy into a recipe that marries tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and glistening rice. Adapted by Sara Bonisteel, this version preserves the essence of Shanghai’s late-night street-food culture, where a bowl of congee becomes a sanctuary of flavor and comfort.
