How to Make Cantonese Lean Pork Congee - A Step-by-Step Guide

This traditional Cantonese dish, Lean Pork Congee, is a beloved comfort food in the Chinese cuisine. Congee, also known as rice porridge, is a staple in many Asian countries and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or as a soothing meal for those feeling under the weather. This recipe for Cantonese Lean Pork Congee is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a warm and comforting meal.

Lean Pork Congee is made with tender pieces of pork simmered in a broth with rice until everything...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 5 cups water
  • ½ pound boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1 salted (hard-cooked) duck egg, chopped
  • 1 hundred-year egg, minced
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • soy sauce to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse and drain the rice, and place in a large pot. Stir in the salt and oil, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pork to the rice, and stir in the water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through. Remove the pork from the pot with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Continue to simmer the rice for 20 minutes. Chop the pork into small cubes, and mix with the salted egg and hundred-year egg.
  • After the 20 minutes are up, stir the pork and egg mixture back into the congee along with the oyster sauce. Serve in bowls, and garnish with ginger and green onion. Have soy sauce and pepper on the side for seasoning.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 346mg
    • Sodium: 461mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 379mg