Jok Thai Rice Porridge Recipe
A warm and comforting Thai rice porridge, Jok, featuring ginger, green onions, and poached egg. Perfect for a hearty breakfast with simple yet flavorful ingredients.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Small frying pan (for poaching the egg)
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice or leftover rice
- 5 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 inch ginger thinly sliced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 eggs optional, poached or soft-boiled
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- cilantro optional, Chopped for garnish
- Fried garlic optional, or crispy shallots for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Rice Porridge:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The rice should break down into a soft, porridge-like consistency. Add more water if needed to reach your desired thickness.5 cups chicken broth, 1 cup jasmine rice
Add Flavors:
- Stir in the sliced ginger, soy sauce or fish sauce, and continue simmering for another 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.2 inch ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, Salt and white pepper to taste
Poach the Eggs:
- While the porridge is cooking, poach or soft-boil the eggs in a small pan. Once cooked, set them aside.2 eggs
Serve:
- Ladle the rice porridge into bowls and top each with a poached egg. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, and crispy shallots or fried garlic if desired.cilantro, Fried garlic, 2 green onions
Enjoy:
- Serve hot, and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Add more soy sauce or fish sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
Variation: You can add ground pork or chicken to the porridge for extra protein. Simply brown the meat in a pan and add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Texture Tip: If you like a smoother consistency, you can blend part of the porridge before serving.
Garnishes: For more traditional toppings, consider adding century eggs or pork floss.
Texture Tip: If you like a smoother consistency, you can blend part of the porridge before serving.
Garnishes: For more traditional toppings, consider adding century eggs or pork floss.
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 2883mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements
Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
