Thai Jok Pork Rice Porridge 1769529371842 51k2
A comforting, silky-smooth Thai rice congee featuring seasoned pork meatballs and a fragrant ginger-infused broth.

Total
1h
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice (broken or blended)
- 8 cups Chicken or pork stock
- 300 grams Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon White pepper
- 3 tablespoons Fresh ginger, julienned
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 4 pieces Soft-boiled eggs(optional)
- 0.25 cup Coriander (cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fried garlic bits(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and pulse it in a blender briefly to break the grains for a smoother texture.
- 2
In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil, then add the broken rice and reduce to a low simmer.
- 3
Cook the rice for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until it reaches a thick, velvety consistency.
- 4
While the rice cooks, mix the ground pork with soy sauce and white pepper, then form into small bite-sized meatballs.
- 5
Drop the pork meatballs into the simmering porridge and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- 6
Season the porridge with fish sauce and additional white pepper to taste.
- 7
Ladle the porridge into bowls and top with julienned ginger, green onions, and coriander.
- 8
Serve hot with a soft-boiled egg and a sprinkle of fried garlic.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
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