Congee With Century Egg

Name: Congee With Century Egg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 8 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 century eggs (preserved duck eggs), peeled and chopped; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp Chinese preserved vegetables, rinsed and chopped; 2 tbsp fried shallots (for topping)

A comforting rice porridge with preserved century eggs and minced pork, seasoned with ginger and scallions. This traditional Chinese breakfast or sick-day remedy is silky, savory, and deeply satisfying.

85 minMediumServes 4260 cal/serving

ChineseSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberLow CarbNut-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
8 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2 century eggs (preserved duck eggs), peeled and chopped
1/2 lb ground pork
2 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp Chinese preserved vegetables, rinsed and chopped
2 tbsp fried shallots (for topping)

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
2

Add 2 inch thinly sliced fresh ginger and half of the 4 thinly sliced scallions (reserve the rest for garnish). Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
3

Simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the rice has broken down and the congee has a creamy, porridge-like consistency. If it becomes too thick, add more water as needed.
4

After about 45 minutes of cooking, add 2 cups chicken broth and continue to simmer for the remaining time.
5

While the congee is cooking, in a separate pan, brown 1/2 lb ground pork over medium heat until fully cooked through. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
6

When the congee has reached the desired consistency, add 2 peeled and chopped century eggs (preserved duck eggs) and cooked ground pork. Stir to incorporate and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7

Season the congee with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil.
8

Remove and discard the ginger slices.
9

Ladle the congee into bowls and garnish with the remaining scallions, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp rinsed and chopped Chinese preserved vegetables, and 2 tbsp fried shallots (for topping).
10

Serve hot, allowing each person to add additional soy sauce or white pepper to taste.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Congee With Century Egg?

As written, 85 minutes: 10 of prep and 75 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (1 hour): "Simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the rice has broken down and the congee has a creamy, porridge-like consistency."

What should Congee With Century Egg look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until fully cooked through.

Is there a substitute for shallots in Congee With Century Egg?

The entry for Congee With Century Egg calls for 2 tbsp fried shallots (for topping). In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Congee With Century Egg?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Congee With Century Egg uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Congee With Century Egg gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Congee With Century Egg is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Congee With Century Egg keto-friendly?

A serving of Congee With Century Egg carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Congee With Century Egg?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 24 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 232 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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