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Cantonese Scallops and Lean Pork Congee

Name: Cantonese Scallops and Lean Pork Congee
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 lean pork; 50 dried scallops; 20 dried shrimp; 150 rice; as needed peanut oil; as needed scallions; 2 salt; 2 ginger; 1 oyster sauce; 1 light soy sauce; 1/2 white pepper; 2 eggs

Other★ Easy48min

Prep 18m ·
Cook 30m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Cantonese Scallops and Lean Pork Congee

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	lean pork	300
	dried scallops	50
	dried shrimp	20
	rice	150
	peanut oil	as needed
	scallions	as needed
	salt	2
	ginger	2
	oyster sauce	1
	light soy sauce	1
	white pepper	1/2
	eggs	2

A delicious Cantonese Scallops and Lean Pork Congee recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Cantonese Scallops and Lean Pork Congee step by step

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Soak dried scallops in advance.
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Soak dried shrimp in advance as well.
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Marinate the lean pork with white pepper, salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and peanut oil.
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Chop scallions as needed.
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Beat the eggs and set aside.
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Add the soaked scallops and dried shrimp to the congee and bring to a boil. For a lighter texture with distinct rice grains, cook just until the rice blossoms. For a thicker, creamier congee, simmer longer.
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Add the marinated lean pork, stir well with a ladle, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Add the scallions and beaten egg, stirring gently to combine.
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Season with salt to taste before serving.
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A bowl of savory, delicious scallop and lean pork congee is ready to enjoy!
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