Sampan Congee Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 for the seasoning, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp white pepper powder, 2 tsp ginger juice, 1 tsp chicken powder (optional), 1 tsp sesame oil (optional). Keep aside.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a rice cooker add ½ cup washed rice and add 4 cups of water. Set the cooker to ‘congee’ setting. Water can be added while cooking to balance it if it cooks dry.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 transfer the rice and liquid into a large cooking pot. As the rice cooks further in the process it will thicken, so add a little more water when transferring to the pot.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 cover and bring it to a boil.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 when the rice is boiling add 3 oz of thinly sliced pork. Stir to separate the pieces.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 next add 3 oz sliced char siu which give the congee a richness. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 next add 3 oz sliced squid, 3 oz sliced fish and 3 oz peeled shrimp cut into pieces. Stir to separate the pieces after adding each of the sea food.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 add ½ cup shredded carrot and ½ cup shredded cabbage.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 lastly add the prepared seasoning. Stir till the seasoning has dissolved and combined with the congee. Add salt to adjust the flavour. Turn off the heat.

step 10

• STEP 10.10 serve the congee in a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, crushed deep fried wonton skins and roasted peanuts.

step 11

• STEP 11.11 sampan congee is ready.