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Savory Pork and Preserved Egg Congee (Pi Dan Shao Rou Zhou)
85% authentic · Chinese
A flavorful and texturally interesting congee featuring marinated pork and the unique taste of century eggs.
Ingredients
- Jasmine rice1 cup
- Water8 cups
- Pork shoulder1/2 lb, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Shaoxing wine1 tbsp
- Cornstarch1 tsp
- Preserved eggs (century eggs)2, chopped
- Saltto taste
- White pepperpinch
- Cilantrochopped, for garnish
- Fried shallotsfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Rinse the rice.
- 2
Marinate the thinly sliced pork with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until rice is broken down.
- 4
Add the marinated pork to the simmering congee and cook for another 15-20 minutes, until the pork is cooked through.
- 5
Gently stir in the chopped preserved eggs and cook for 5 more minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and fried shallots.
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