Breakfast

Congee with Century Egg

Congee with Century Egg

A silky Cantonese rice porridge topped with century egg and shredded pork.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 8 cups water or chicken stock
  • 1 century egg, sliced
  • 100g shredded cooked pork
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • White pepper to taste
  • Chopped scallions and fried shallots

Steps

  1. Rinse rice and simmer in water or stock for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
  2. Season with soy sauce and white pepper.
  3. Ladle into bowls and top with century egg slices and shredded pork.
  4. Garnish with scallions and fried shallots before serving.