Pork Congee
Pork Congee is a comforting, savory rice porridge, perfect for a nourishing breakfast. Packed with flavor from tender pork and aromatic ginger, it provides a warm start to your day.

45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Jasmine rice - 100 grams
- Pork tenderloin - 150 grams, thinly sliced
- Water - 1.5 liters
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Spring onions - 2 stalks, chopped
- Salt - to taste
- White pepper - to taste
- Chili oil - optional, for serving
Steps
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced pork and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the pork, mixing well. Remove from heat.
- Once the congee has thickened and the rice is very soft, season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Serve the congee in bowls, topped with the stir-fried pork and garnished with chopped spring onions. Drizzle with chili oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Water: 1.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
- Provides a warm, soothing meal that can aid digestion.
Tags
ChineseHigh ProteinBreakfast