Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge
Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge features creamy, slow-simmered rice infused with pork bouillon and studded with sweet-savory roast pork and silky preserved eggs. The green onions add a fresh lift to each spoonful, balancing richness with gentle aromatics. Serve this comforting bowl for breakfast or a soothing weeknight dinner when you’re craving warmth and depth of flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Rinse the rice several times in cold water. Drain thoroughly in a mesh strainer and transfer to a large pot. Stir in the vegetable oil and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add 6 cups of water, the bouillon cube, char siu, and green onion to the rice. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir often as it cooks to help break up the rice grains and prevent burning on the bottom.
- 3
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water and the century egg. Cook for another 1 1/2 hours, stirring often, until the congee reaches your preferred thickness. It is done when the individual rice grains are no longer visible and have thickened the soup.
- Calories 136.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.95 g Low Source
- Carbs 28.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.72 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 12.63 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.84 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.52 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 7.45 g Moderate
- Calcium 11.51 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 14.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge is a Chinese breakfast recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Green Onion, Vegetable Oil, Water, and White Rice. Each serving provides about 136.9 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge made of?
- The main ingredients are Green Onion, Vegetable Oil, Water, White Rice. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 136.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
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