Chicken Congee

Chicken Congee

　　It is a traditional and delicious dish of the Hani ethnic group, called "Yajiqianma" in the Hani language. The preparation method involves washing and finely chopping the chicken, rinsing the rice clean, and then cooking them together in water. Add an appropriate amount of minced ginger, chili, ground star anise, ground tsao-ko, lard, and salt as seasonings. Cook until the meat is tender and the rice has turned soft and thick. It is then ready to be served. Its characteristics: sweet and savory in taste, it can be served as a filling meal or as a side dish. (Xishuangbanna)