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
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- 1 cup (240 ml) jasmine rice
- 6 (thick) OR 9 (medium) OR 12 (thin) cups of water
- 100 g lean pork died into 1/2 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 (15 ml) olive oil
Garnishes:
- 1 large handful of dried porcini mushrooms - soaked for 10 minutes, drained, and chopped into fine slivers
- 1 1/2 inch piece of grated ginger
- 2 shallots, minced/2 garlic pieces , minced/1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper - mix
- 4 scallions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Pork Sung (homemade recipe)
- 2 tblsp (30 ml) cilantro, chopped
- 2 Century Eggs, chopped into 1/2 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