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Vietnamese Pork Offal Congee (Cháo Lòng) Recipe

Linh
A traditional Vietnamese rice porridge made with pork offal, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a comforting meal.
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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 500 grams Pork offal (heart, liver, intestines) cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 liter Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 piece Ginger sliced
  • 2 stalks Green onions chopped
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Add the minced garlic, sliced ginger, and salt to the pot. Stir well.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture thickens.
  • Add the pork offal to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the offal is cooked through.
  • Stir in the fish sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of chicken broth and pork broth.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 350kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 45gPROTEIN: 20gFAT: 10gSATURATED FAT: 3gCHOLESTEROL: 100mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 400mgFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 1gVITAMIN A: 100IUVITAMIN C: 10mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 5mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Congee, Pork Offal
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