The Newer Velvety Smooth Century Egg Congee
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Serves: 2 pax
 
Ingredients
Marinate the Minced Pork
  • 125g minced pork
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ tablespoon shaoxing wine
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon soy sauce
Stir Frying the Minced Pork
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 portion marinated minced pork
The Congee
  • 100 g rice (grind to break the rice in smaller grains)
  • 1 litre of water
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tap concentrated chicken stock
  • 2 pieces century eggs (cut into cubes)
Toppings
  • 1 Century egg (Cut into 4 wedges) - optional
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped spring onions
  • 1 tablespoon of fried onions
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Marinate the Minced Pork
  1. In a mixing bowl, add the minced pork and all other ingredients for marinating the pork. Mix well and chill in the fridge for an hr (can be use immediately if running short of time)
Stir Fry the Minced Pork (10 mins before serving)
  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium low heat
  2. Add in garlic and stir fry until slightly golden brown and fragrance
  3. Add in the marinated pork and stir fry for about 5 mins or until cooked
  4. Set aside for later use
The Congee
  1. In a deep saucepan, add in the grinded rice and 1 litre of water.
  2. Add in concentrated chicken stock and bring to boil
  3. Lower the heat to simmer for about 45 mins or until the congee is cooked and become thick and smooth
  4. Stir occasionally to prevent the congee from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Break up any lumps if any.
  5. Five minutes before the congee is done, add in the century egg and simmer for another 5 mins.
  6. Taste and season with salt.
  7. Transfer the congee into 2 serving bowls
Toppings
  1. Top the porridge with the stir-fried pork, spring onions, fried garlic and century eggs.
  2. Drizzle on sesame oil and Serve hot
Recipe by eckitchensg at http://eckitchensg.com/2015/12/the-newer-velvety-smooth-century-egg-congee/