Sour Congee with Bean and Yunnan Pork
A traditional Chinese congee dish with a sour twist, featuring bean paste and served with roasted Yunnan pork. This hearty breakfast option is perfect for a chilly morning.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Congee
- ●2 tablespoons Bean pasteYunnan fermented bean paste
- ●1 tablespoon Soy saucereduce for a milder flavor
- ●1 pound Pork shoulderYunnan black pork
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 inch Gingersliced
- ●1/4 cup Green onionschopped
- ●1 tablespoon Sour plumchopped (optional)
- ●to taste Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ginger and sauté until fragrant.
- 2
Add pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides.
- 3
Add bean paste, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pork is tender.
- 4
While pork cooks, bring congee to a boil in a separate pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through.
- 5
To serve, place congee in a bowl and top with roasted pork, green onions, and sour plum (if using). Serve immediately.
- 6
Roast pork in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until caramelized.