Jook – Creamy Rice Pork Porridge
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This gluten-free creamy pork porridge, inspired by traditional Chinese Jook, is simple to prepare and can be enhanced with a variety of savory garnishes for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 6 (thick) OR 9 (medium) OR 12 (thin) cups of water
- 100 g lean pork died into ½ inch cubes
- 2 tsp low sodium gluten free Soy sauce (ex: San J Tamari)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp of mushroom seasoning (ex: Po Luk KU – All Natural Mushroom Seasoning)
- 1 tblsp olive oil
Garnishes:
- 1 large handful of dried porcini mushrooms – soaked for 10 minutes, drained, and chopped into fine slivers
- 1 ½ inch piece of grated ginger
- 2 shallots, minced/2 garlic pieces , minced/1.5 tsp crushed red pepper – mix
- 4 scallions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup Pork Sung (homemade recipe)
- 2 tblsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 Century Eggs, chopped into ½ inch pieces (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed rice and 6 to 12 cups of water, depending on your desired porridge consistency.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until the rice is very soft and the porridge has thickened.
- Add the diced pork to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through.
- Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and mushroom seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes such as chopped scallions, a drizzle of sesame oil, fried shallots, or pickled vegetables for added flavor and texture.
Notes
Pork Sung in this recipe is gluten-free, but pre-packaged versions generally are not. Adjust the water amount based on how thick or thin you prefer the porridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a bit of water if needed to loosen the consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30
