![]() MiGaBon is recommended for quick meals and not for leisurely, take-your-time dining. The Ginseng and Chicken Porridge (8,000 Won) was also nutritious tasting, cooked with generous strips of tender chicken meat.Īn order of porridge comes with banchan (side dishes) of bean sprouts, radish, spicy octopus and burdock root. Choose between the Boiled Chicken with Ginseng (13,000 Won, SGD$ 15.58) and Boiled Chicken with Ginseng and Wild Sesame (15,000 Won, SGD$ 17.98). My friend remarked, ”I have porridge all my life, but this is quite out of the ordinary.”Īside from the Juk, MiGaBon also offers Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) which consists of a whole, young chicken stuffed with sticky rice. ![]() Perhaps because I was so used to a diet of rich and robust food, having something that looked so plain and simple yet flavourful was unexpected. The popular choice was the Mushroom and Beef Porridge (8,000 Won, SGD$9.59) which combined sliced shiitake mushroom with minced beef. Actually I did, as I was feeling kind of down, but the taste was quite life-changing. I think I will get well after having Porridge. Its soft texture makes it easy to digest and even an ideal food for babies. In the menu, MiGaBon calls its juk “Well-Being Porridges” since they are typically eaten by anyone who wants to get well, especially those who are recovering from sickness. Price range between 7,000 Korean Won to 20,000 Won (SGD$8.40 to SGD$24.00) for the Abalone Porridge with Intestines. Décor is kept at a minimum with a few indoor plants, and some frames and floral design on the wall.Īs a restaurant that specializes in Juk, MiGaBon features more than 20 kinds of porridge in its menu, from Vegetable, Mushroom, Abalone, Mushroom and Beef, Broccoli Shrimp, King Crab, Ginseng and Chicken to Aged Pollack and Bean Sprout. MiGaBon’s interior is predominantly white ceiling and grey flooring, with accents of green wall panels and lamps, and light beech wood chairs and tables. You could tell from their pastel shades of MUJI-like clothing, chatting and non-verbal facial expressions of subtle cheery nodding. Upon entering, I couldn’t help noticing that the entire restaurant was full of Japanese ladies. The shop is opened till 9pm, so this is also for those who crave for something light during dinner. Since rice porridge is a popular breakfast fare in Korea, MiGaBon opens early from 8:00am to accommodate tourists and locals who come in the morning. This is quite like the perfect Korean breakfast food during autumn and winter. You know, people go to Seoul to have their Korean BBQ, stews, bingsu, street food etc… but Porridge? Wait, wait, wait. One to Sinseon Seolleongtang 神仙雪濃湯, the other is to MiGaBon 味加本 (미가본) upstairs.įounded in 2005, MiGaBon features Juk (죽) which is Korean porridge, along with Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) and a selection of beverages. For those who are vegetarian, you can use shiitake mushroom and vegetable stock instead.If you have walked to this stretch at Myeongdong nearer to the cathedral side, you would notice two simultaneous queues outside this block of restaurants. My Easy Chicken Congee meal preps well, so you can also premake it the night before, and it can last in the fridge for 3 days. ![]() I only blend half as I still like to see some grain in the congee and provide extra texture.Ĭongee is perfect to have any time of the week, but my favorite is to have it for brunch on the weekend. Combining the rice instantly gives the congee that smooth consistency that you find at restaurants it also helps infuse the chicken stock into the rice, making the dish ten times more flavourful. Yes, you heard me correct, we are going to be blending the rice to make the perfect Easy Chicken Congee. My secret tip for saving more than 30 minutes of your time is to blend half of the rice in a blender. My 15 minute Easy Chicken Congee will bring you right back to Asia! Extra crispy Chinese doughnut dipped in rich, savory chicken congee if you never tried congee, today is the day! The only thing preventing me from having congee is how long it takes, but GOOD NEWS! I got a SECRET TIP that will save you tons of time but still keeping that authentic taste. Welcome to Day 3 of me cooking my favorite Breakfast Dishes for FIVE Days! Today we will be making my EASY Chicken Congee that takes only 15 Minutes! My Easy Chicken Congee is one of the best ways to start your day.
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