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Century Egg & Pork Congee (Instant Pot)
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Century Egg & Pork Congee (Instant Pot)

Century Egg & Pork Congee is a comforting rice porridge made in an Instant Pot, combining thinly sliced marinated pork with jasmine rice cooked in chicken broth and ginger. Preserved century eggs are added near the end and served sliced on top, along with optional garnishes like sesame oil, fried shallots, green onions, cilantro, chili oil, pork floss, and yu tiao for added texture and flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

Pork:
  • 100 g pork thinly sliced, lean
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce light
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Rice:
  • 1 C jasmine rice rinsed, white, long-grain
  • 1" knob ginger thinly julienned, fresh
  • 8-10 C chicken broth adjust to your preference: add more water for thinner congee; add less for thicker, or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper or to taste
  • 2 century egg peeled and rinsed, preserved
Garnishes: (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
  • 2 ticks yu tiao sliced, fried Chinese long donut
  • 2 talks green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
  • Chili oil
  • onion fried or shallot
  • pork floss

Instructions

Marinate the pork:
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  1. Combine the lean pork slices with soy sauce and sesame oil and give it a stir. Set aside.
Prepare the rice:
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Cook the congee:
  1. To an Instant Pot (pressure cooker), combine the rinsed rice, ginger, 8-10 C of chicken broth or water (adjust to your consistency preference), salt and white pepper.
  2. Add the lid, set the valve to Seal. Press the PORRIDGE function and set to 15 minutes on HIGH PRESSURE.
  3. Let the pressure naturally release.
  4. Hit CANCEL and press the SAUTE function.
  5. Add the marinated pork to the congee and stir, until the pork is cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
  6. Add in the preserved century egg and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Turn off the Instant Pot. Remove century egg and cut into slices.
  8. Ladle congee into serving bowls. Top with century egg, garnishes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 326mg (109%) Sodium 558mg (23%) Potassium 259mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 309IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 326mg 109%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Potassium 259mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 309IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.