Rice Porridge Congee With Century Egg And Pork Or Chicken Recipes

I grew up eating a Filipino version of Congee called "Arroz Caldo". My grandmother would have lots of dark chicken meat in it and huge chunks of ginger that I would end up biting into (not fun when you're 7 years old). Since then my own kids have developed a love for the traditional Chinese-style congee (also called rice soup) they serve in restaurants, especially during cold Autumn and Winter days. Some people may be uneasy about using the 'century duck egg' (or 'thousand year old egg' is really just as egg that is preserved in salt, ash and lime) but don't judge it in it's unpeeled, chopped up state - added to the congee, it really adds a yummy complexity to this dish, even my 2yo daughter loves it. This recipe is for you if you want a warm, hearty, simple and economical meal. Enjoy! (note: I use leftover shredded chicken or pork but you can poach your own prior to making recipe, and use the ground white pepper - it really makes a difference!)

Provided by mlao77

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 1 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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This traditional Chinese breakfast rice porridge is filling, cheap, warming, and oh so good. I like my rice well broken down and therefore use a short-grain rice and a longer cooking time. I hope you enjoy! Serve hot in small bowls, garnished with a drop of oyster sauce, chopped scallion greens, and small slices of yau ja gwai (fried chinese bread stick, or chinese crullers).

Provided by Lea Eats

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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