Some call it porridge, others congee or otherwise known locally as jook (sound likes 'joke' in cantonese).This is one of my favourite comfort food, especially on rainy or cooler days. Unlike some people who treat this as 'sick people' food, I can have this anytime, any day of the week. I especially like plain watery porridge with some side condiments.
Anyway, been making this as a staple for Sunday lunch and my family (including my parents) love it and its much tastier than plain porridge. Its SUPER easy too.
Wash your rice and fill the pot half with water and some roasted pork bones (got them from the market) - best if there is some meat on them. Part of the treat is to nibble bits of tasty meat off bone!
Boil for over an hour. Stir occassionally, checking that you always have sufficient water in the pot otherwise you might end up with rice instead of porridge or bits of lumps at the bottom!! Serve warm.
Just a stray cat in the alley, who btw decided to self invite himself for a tour around my house one day.
Needless to say, we both got a shock. Guess I should be grateful its not a rat or some other four legged animal!
3 comments:
ya...i love this too. Add a bit of ginger and also peanuts will be very sedap
ok, will definitely try that next time. Thanks for the hint. :)
I am a porridge person too, i love porridge. I prefer plain porridge or simple, like just mince meat and century egg or salted egg.
Or just eat it plain and with some bovril, yummy!
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