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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (35 minutes): "Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes until the rice breaks down and the porridge is thick and creamy."

What internal temperature should Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs reach?

For Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs?

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 Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs uses 12 oz ground pork.

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

Yes. The gluten in Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs is 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Jok Rice Porridge with Pork Meatballs?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 22 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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