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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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 7%
- Protein 1.95 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 28.84 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.72 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.84 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.52 g --
- Added Sugars 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 11.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 14.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
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.
- Is Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge healthy?
- Char Siu and Century Egg Rice Porridge has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 136.9 calories and 1.95 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.45 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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