Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee

Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    10

Embrace the soul-soothing comfort of this classic Chinese rice porridge. A symphony of savory pork, pungent century egg, and fragrant scallions transforms humble ingredients into a deeply satisfying breakfast or light meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    92 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    220 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water. Drain completely in a mesh strainer and place into a large pot. Stir the vegetable oil into the rice and set aside for 10 minutes. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

02

Step

Stir 6 cups of water, the bouillon cube, char siu, and most of the green onion into the rice. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir frequently as the rice cooks to help break the rice grains apart and keep it from burning on the bottom. (Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes)

03

Step

Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water and the century egg. Continue cooking another 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently until the congee reaches your desired consistency. The congee is ready when the individual grains of rice are no longer discernable and have thickened the soup. Garnish with remaining green onions. (Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use homemade pork broth instead of water and bouillon.
Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired consistency. Some prefer a thicker congee, while others like it more soupy.
Yau ja gwai (Chinese fried dough) is a classic accompaniment. Add some to the bowl when serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Ottilie Larkin

    This recipe is a game-changer! The congee was so creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!

  • Clovis Gerhold

    I was a bit hesitant about the century egg, but it added such a unique depth of flavor. Will definitely make this again!

  • Marge Von

    Easy to follow instructions, and the congee turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing!

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