Comforting Pork and Scallop Porridge
Comforting Pork and Scallop Porridge
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dried scallops
- 1 cup white rice, washed 2-3 times
- 200 grams minced pork
For the Pork Marinade
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine (hua tiao)
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fried onions, as needed
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the 200 grams of minced pork with 1/2 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine (hua tiao), a dash of pepper, a pinch of sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring a generous amount of water to a rolling boil in a large pot on the stove.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the dried scallops to the boiling water.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Once the water returns to a bubbling boil, add the 1 cup of white rice (which should have been washed 2-3 times). Ensure there is plenty of water, as porridge requires a high water-to-rice ratio.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Take the marinated minced pork and carefully add it into the boiling rice and scallop mixture. Use a spoon to gently break up the pork directly in the pot, ensuring it becomes very soft and fine. This will contribute to a smooth porridge texture and make the pork easy to eat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Let the porridge boil vigorously for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Using a clean spoon, carefully taste the porridge to check for seasoning. Due to the marinated pork and scallops, additional seasoning may not be necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and let the porridge simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let the porridge rest for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken further and for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Ladle the porridge into individual serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Finish by topping each bowl of porridge with fried onions and sliced green onions for extra fragrance and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Comforting Pork and Scallop Porridge
- 1 ounce dried scallops
- 1 cup white rice, washed 2-3 times
- 200 grams minced pork
For the Pork Marinade
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine (hua tiao)
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fried onions, as needed
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the 200 grams of minced pork with 1/2 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Chinese wine (hua tiao), a dash of pepper, a pinch of sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring a generous amount of water to a rolling boil in a large pot on the stove.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the dried scallops to the boiling water.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Once the water returns to a bubbling boil, add the 1 cup of white rice (which should have been washed 2-3 times). Ensure there is plenty of water, as porridge requires a high water-to-rice ratio.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Take the marinated minced pork and carefully add it into the boiling rice and scallop mixture. Use a spoon to gently break up the pork directly in the pot, ensuring it becomes very soft and fine. This will contribute to a smooth porridge texture and make the pork easy to eat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Let the porridge boil vigorously for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Using a clean spoon, carefully taste the porridge to check for seasoning. Due to the marinated pork and scallops, additional seasoning may not be necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Reduce the heat to low and let the porridge simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let the porridge rest for 15 minutes to allow it to thicken further and for the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Ladle the porridge into individual serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Finish by topping each bowl of porridge with fried onions and sliced green onions for extra fragrance and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min