Among the list of porridge dishes, perhaps minced meat porridge is a popular choice for many in their daily nutritional menus. Cooking minced meat porridge is very easy, suitable for various groups, especially young children and the sick.
Secrets to cooking finely minced meat porridge, irresistibly smooth and fragrant
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of rice
- 100g pork tenderloin
– 50g of fresh mushrooms
– Purple onions, spring onions, cilantro
– Seasonings: cooking oil, salt, fish sauce, sugar, broth powder, pepper, etc.
Preparation of ingredients:
– Remove the stems from the mushrooms, wash thoroughly, and cut into small pieces.
– Finely chop the purple onions. Cut the spring onions and cilantro into small pieces.
After thoroughly washing and finely chopping the pork, marinate it with ½ teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder, ½ teaspoon of ground pepper, and ½ teaspoon of fish sauce for approximately 15 minutes to let the flavors infuse.

Ensure the rice is clean, then dry it thoroughly before toasting. Heat a pan over medium heat, then reduce to low heat once hot. Add the rice and toast until the grains turn a golden color, then remove from heat. The toasting process is crucial for the quality of the dish, so be vigilant and avoid burning the rice.

Method for cooking minced meat porridge:
Heat oil in a pan until hot, then sauté the purple onions until fragrant. Add the minced meat and straw mushrooms and stir-fry until the meat firms up. Turn off the heat.
Bring approximately 1.5 liters of water to a boil; you can adjust the amount of water according to your preference. Once boiling, add the rice, reduce the heat, and simmer until the grains soften.
Next, add the sautéed mushrooms and meat to the simmering porridge for about 10 minutes, then season with an additional 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder and 1 teaspoon of salt to taste.
Stir the porridge evenly in the pot, then turn off the stove. Add chopped spring onions and sprinkle some pepper to make the porridge more flavorful.

With this minced meat porridge recipe, you can substitute with various types of meat, eggs, seafood, or add a variety of other vegetables such as carrots, corn, broccoli, lotus seeds...
Besides being a daily dish, minced meat porridge is also the best choice for children and people who are sick or just recovering. If cooking porridge for children, you should cook it for an additional 10 minutes to make the ingredients softer and easier to eat. If for the sick, sprinkle more pepper and a little purple perilla or herbal eggs to effectively relieve cold symptoms.
As per Mytour
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Reference: Mytour travel guide
The Wanderlust JournalAugust 19, 2020