Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) with Stir-Fried Ground Pork

Name: Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) with Stir-Fried Ground Pork
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Asia, Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup, long-grain white rice; 1 cup, chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon, table salt; 8 ounces, ground pork; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/8 teaspoon, baking soda; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon, soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or, dry sherry; 1 teaspoon, cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 1/4 teaspoon, white pepper; 1 teaspoon, vegetable oil; Fresh, cilantro leaves; Dry-roasted, peanuts, chopped coarse; , Chili oil; , Soy sauce; , Chinese black vinegar; , Scallions, sliced thin on bias

Main Courses
Asia
Asian
Chinese
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Rice

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2020

Soothing, simple to make, and endlessly versatile, China's iconic savory rice porridge should be part of your regular dinner—or breakfast—rotation.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1 hour

Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) with Stir-Fried Ground Pork

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