Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 11

Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee for a Warm Breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

1 hr 10 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

434

Sugar

Fat

16g

Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee is a traditional Chinese breakfast dish that has been around for centuries. It is made with short-grain white rice and slow-cooked with pork and century eggs until it becomes thick and porridge-like. The dish is commonly found in most Cantonese restaurants across the world, and many families make it at home as a comfort food to start their day. This dish is rich in flavors and nutrition and will keep you full and satisfied for hours.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice thoroughly, and then drain the water.
2.	Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the rice and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4.	Pour in 6 cups of water and add the pork bouillon cube. Bring to a boil.
5.	Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6.	Add the diced char siu, chopped green onions, and 2 cups of water. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
7.	Remove the pot from the heat and add the peeled and diced century eggs. Stir well. Serve hot.

PROS

Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee is a hearty and warm breakfast option, perfect for cold mornings.
It is also a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

CONS

This dish contains high levels of sodium due to the pork bouillon cube.
Those on a low-sodium diet should make adjustments and use a low-sodium alternative to bouillon or use natural broth instead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork and Century Egg Rice Congee is a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The pork provides high-quality protein, the rice offers fiber, and the century eggs contain healthy fats and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. This dish can also help regulate blood sugar and support digestive health.

	1 cup uncooked short-grain white rice
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	6 cups water
	1 cube pork bouillon cube
	2 cups char siu ( Chinese roast pork ) , diced
	6 green onions , chopped
	2 cups water
	2 preserved duck eggs ( century eggs ) , peeled and diced