Bobor Sam Jok - Cambodian Rice Porridge

Ingredients

Cilantro

a handful, finely chopped

Green onions

2 stalks, finely chopped

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Jasmine rice

1 cup

Chicken broth

4 cups

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Preserved radish

1/2 cup, chopped

Century eggs

2, cut into wedges

Ground pork

1/2 pound

Instructions

1. Heat a generous amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring frequently until their aroma permeates the kitchen.
3. Introduce the ground pork to the pot and cook until it turns a rich brown color.
4. Stir in the preserved radish and century eggs, ensuring they are evenly distributed within the mixture.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil.
6. After rinsing the jasmine rice under cold water, add it to the pot.
7. Reduce the heat to low and allow the porridge to simmer for around 30 minutes. The rice should be fully cooked and the porridge should have a thick consistency.
8. Season the porridge with fish sauce, salt, and pepper according to your taste preference.
9. Serve the Bobor Sam Jok piping hot, garnishing each bowl with a sprinkling of chopped green onions and cilantro.