SOY RICE AND CHICKEN

2 chicken breasts on the bone
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet white wine
1 tablespoon shredded ginger
2 1/2 cups short- or long-grain white rice
3 3/4 cups cold water
6 shallots chopped
125 g (4 oz) oyster mushrooms
1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch)

Chop chicken into small pieces and place in a bowl with soy sauce, wine and ginger. Allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.

Wash rice well under cold water. Place in a large saucepan and pour cold water over rice. Bring water to boil and cook rice for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Drain chicken from marinade and reserve marinade.