Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs

Name: Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 12 oz ground pork; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2-in piece fresh ginger, peeled, julienned; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade)

A silky Thai-style rice congee simmered until luxuriously thick, topped with tender ground pork meatballs, ginger, and fresh herbs. A deeply comforting breakfast popular throughout Thailand.

60 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
12 oz ground pork
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2-in piece fresh ginger, peeled, julienned
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
2

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes until the rice breaks down and the porridge is thick and creamy. Add more stock or water if it becomes too thick.
3

While the porridge cooks, make the meatballs. In a bowl, mix 12 oz ground pork with half of the fish sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, half of the minced garlic cloves, half of the ground white pepper, and half of the toasted sesame oil until well combined. Roll into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
4

Season the porridge with the remaining fish sauce and taste for salt. Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering porridge. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
5

Ladle the porridge and meatballs into bowls. Top with 2-in piece peeled, julienned fresh ginger, thinly sliced green onions, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fried garlic (store-bought or homemade), and a drizzle of remaining toasted sesame oil. Season with remaining ground white pepper and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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