Century Egg and Pork Congee

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
• 8 cups chicken stock or water
• 1/2 lb ground pork, seasoned with soy sauce and cornstarch
• 2 century eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1-inch piece ginger, julienned
• 2 scallions, sliced
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• White pepper and sesame oil, to taste
• Soy sauce, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Combine rice and stock in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. 2Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 45-50 minutes until the rice breaks down into a thick, creamy porridge.
3. 3Stir in the seasoned ground pork in small clumps and simmer for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
4. 4Add most of the century egg and half the ginger, stirring gently to combine.
5. 5Season with white pepper, sesame oil, and soy sauce to taste.
6. 6Ladle into bowls and top with remaining century egg, scallions, ginger, and fried shallots.

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