It would be great to have a bowl of delicious and nutritious scallop porridge to warm your stomach on a rainy day, right? TasteVN today will guide you on 4 ways to make this porridge. Let’s get cooking now!
1. Scallop Porridge
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Preparation Time
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Scallop Porridge Serves 3
Rice 180 gr Scallops 500 gr Salt/ pepper A little Garlic 3 cloves Green onions 4 stalks Ginger 1/4 bulb Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
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How to make Scallop Porridge
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Prepare the scallops
Soak 500gr of scallops in warm water for about 5 minutes. Then remove them, to eliminate any sand and residue, wash thoroughly several times with water, and let them drain.
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Sauté scallop roe
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan until hot, add 3 crushed garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant and golden, then add the scallop roe along with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and mix well, stir-frying over medium heat for about 8 – 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Cook scallop roe porridge
Add 180g of washed rice into a pot with 700ml of water, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes until the rice is soft and fluffy.
Then, add the sautéed scallop roe with 4 chopped green onions and 1/4 piece of ginger sliced thinly, season to taste, and cook for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat, then serve in a bowl sprinkled with a little pepper.
Tip:
- If you want a thinner porridge, you can add a little more water.
- You can add a little plain rice to cook the porridge and toast the rice until golden for better flavor.
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Final Product
So you have completed the delicious and attractive scallop porridge. This is a dish that will make your whole family fall in love.
2. Scallop porridge with straw mushrooms
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
35 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Scallop porridge with straw mushrooms For 4 people
Rice 100 gr Pre-made scallops 500 gr Straw mushrooms 30 gr Chives 20 gr Sliced shallots 3 bulbs Chili 1/2 piece (sliced) Cooking oil 2.5 tablespoons Common spices 1 little (Ground pepper/ salt/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious straw mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are still budded, not bloomed, fresh, slightly round or cylindrical in shape; when touched and pressed lightly, the mushrooms feel a bit firm.
- To make the porridge tastier and sweeter, you should choose straw mushrooms that are black or gray as they will taste better than the white ones.
- Prioritize buying mushrooms directly from mushroom farms or from reputable supermarket chains.
How to prepare Scallop Porridge with Straw Mushrooms
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Prepare and marinate scallops
After buying scallops, wash them thoroughly with water, then drain and put them all into a bowl.
Add to the bowl 1/2 of the sliced shallots, 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 1/2 sliced chili, then mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
For straw mushrooms, cut off the stems, wash them clean, drain, and cut them in half.
Cut off the roots of the chives, wash them clean, then drain. After that, chop them finely.
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Stir-frying scallops
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the remaining shallots to sauté until fragrant. After that, add the scallops and stir-fry until the scallop meat firms up, then turn off the heat.
Keep the pan with the stir-fried scallops on the stove, turn the heat down, add the straw mushrooms, and stir-fry for 3 – 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Cooking scallop porridge
Add the stir-fried scallops and mushrooms into the pot of porridge, stir well once, and continue cooking on low heat until the rice grains in the pot fully expand and the scallops are tender, then season to taste.
Finally, turn off the heat, scoop the porridge into a bowl, and add a bit of chopped chives and a little ground pepper to complete the dish.
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Final product
When enjoying this scallop porridge with straw mushrooms, you will feel the light sweetness of the porridge, the chewy and sweet scallops, and the soft straw mushrooms are very enjoyable.
This dish should be eaten hot to taste good, so what are you waiting for? Enjoy your creation!
3. Scallop porridge with brown rice and lotus seeds
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Brown Rice Scallop Porridge with Lotus Seeds Serves 4
Brown rice 100 gr (toasted) Scallops 100 gr Lotus seeds 50 gr Chicken bones 300 gr Ginger 1 piece Red onion 1 bulb Green onions 2 pieces (chopped) Cilantro 2 pieces (chopped) White wine 2 tablespoons Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Rock sugar 1 teaspoon Salt/seasoning powder a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good lotus seeds
- Choose mature lotus seeds that are creamy white or deep yellow, with a firm and round outer layer, as these will be fragrant and not grainy when eaten.
- Preferably select freshly harvested lotus seeds, which retain their freshness and have a light, characteristic aroma.
- To buy the highest quality lotus seeds, you should purchase them from lotus-growing ponds or reputable supermarkets.
How to choose fresh chicken bones
- Choose chicken bones that still have some meat attached, as this will make the porridge sweeter and tastier.
- You should go to the market in the early morning to buy chicken bones because the chicken has just been slaughtered, and the bones are still fresh.
- Avoid choosing bones that are slimy or have an unusual odor.
How to prepare Brown rice scallop porridge with lotus seeds
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Prepare the scallop
After washing the scallops, place them in a bowl along with 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of white wine, and a little water.
Next, rinse the scallops in the mixture of salt and white wine, then wash them with water once more and let them drain.
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Prepare the bones
When buying chicken bones, cut off the skin and fat, then chop them into small pieces.
Rinse the chicken briefly with cold water and place it in a basin. At this point, pour boiling water into the basin containing the chicken, blanch briefly until the chicken meat firms up, then remove and let it drain.
Note when preparing chicken bones: When buying chicken bones, remember to remove the lungs. These lungs contain many toxins that are not good for health.
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Sautéed Scallop Roe
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and then slice it. Peel and slice the red onion.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add ginger and red onion to sauté until fragrant. After that, add the scallop roe and stir-fry evenly for 5 – 7 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Cook Brown Rice Porridge
Wash the lotus seeds with water and let them drain.
Place the chicken bones and lotus seeds into a pot with 1.5 liters of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Next, put the pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add the brown rice and cook until the brown rice is soft and expands.
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Complete the porridge
When the brown rice grains have swollen and softened, remove the chicken bones and add the sautéed scallops.
Then, season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of rock sugar, then stir well and cook the porridge for another 7 – 10 minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning of the porridge to taste and ladle it into a bowl. Add finely chopped green onions and cilantro for extra aroma, and it’s ready to serve.
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Final product
When enjoying this brown rice scallop porridge with lotus seeds, you will feel the sweet and light taste of the porridge, the fragrant aroma of chicken bones, the chewy and sweet scallops, and the creamy lotus seeds. Be sure to try it hot!
4. Brown rice scallop vegetable porridge
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Scallop and Vegetable Porridge For 4 people
Chicken eggs 5 eggs Century eggs 1 egg Carrot 1 piece Shiitake mushrooms 200 gr Scallops 500 gr Peas 200 gr Ginger 1 piece Spring onions 4 pieces Lemon juice a little Common seasoning a little (Ground pepper/ seasoning powder/ salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots that are bright orange in color, and feel heavy and firm when held.
- It’s best to choose carrots of moderate size, not too big or too small, with a small core and fresh green tops.
- Avoid choosing carrots with lush leaves, dry or wilted leaves, or those that are bruised with many tiny spots on the skin.
How to choose fresh peas
- Choose young peas that are light green in color, with shiny and crispy skin, and the pea seeds should not be raised.
- To ensure the nutritional content of peas, you should choose fresh peas instead of dried peas!
- Avoid choosing crushed peas with many blemishes on the skin.
How to choose fresh shiitake mushrooms
- For dried shiitake mushrooms: Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap, not moldy or with unusual odors.
- For fresh shiitake mushrooms: Choose mushrooms of moderate size, with short stems, tightly closed caps, slightly brown-yellow color, and a characteristic mushroom aroma.
- You should buy mushrooms directly from mushroom farms or reputable large supermarkets.
How to choose delicious century eggs
- You can choose to buy pre-packaged century eggs at supermarkets nationwide. When purchasing, you should pay close attention to the origin and expiration date.
- Additionally, to ensure more safety, you can also make century eggs at home following the recipe shared by TasteVN.
How to make Scallop Porridge with Vegetables
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Prepare the vegetables
Peel the carrot, wash it clean with water, drain, and then cut it into small cubes.
Remove the pods from the peas, wash the seeds with water, and drain.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and then cut it into strips. Cut off the roots of the scallions, wash them, and drain. After that, separate the scallion heads and chop the scallion leaves finely.
For the shiitake mushrooms, remove the dirty part at the base, then soak them in diluted salt water for 2 minutes. After that, wash them clean with water and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the century eggs and cut them into eighths.
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Cooking porridge
Wash the rice clean and then put it into a pot and place it on the stove. Then, pour about 1.5 liters of water into the pot, adjust the heat to medium, and cook until the rice grains soften.
Next, add the carrots and mushrooms to cook together until the mushrooms and carrots are tender.
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Preparing scallops
Wash the scallops clean with water and then soak them for 4 – 5 minutes in a mixture of water with a little salt and lemon juice to eliminate the fishy smell of the scallops.
After that, remove them, rinse with water once more, and let them drain. Next, use a torch to scorch the surface of the scallops until they turn golden.
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Complete the porridge
You add the freshly grilled scallop, green peas, and green onions into the pot of porridge and bring to a boil.
When the porridge boils, crack 5 eggs into the pot and stir well. Next, season the pot with 3 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder. Cook for another 5 – 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and scoop the porridge into a bowl.
Finally, add to the bowl of porridge shredded ginger, chopped green onions, and 2 pieces of century egg, along with a little ground pepper on top to finish.
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Final product
The completed scallop porridge with vegetables has a quite attractive color. The porridge grains are soft and fluffy, with the scallop being chewy and sweet, enjoyed with various soft fragrant vegetables, which is extremely delightful.
This porridge tastes best when eaten hot. Let’s try your creation now!
How to choose fresh and delicious scallop meat
- You can buy scallops to extract the meat or purchase packaged scallop meat available at supermarkets, reputable food stores, or markets to prepare this dish.
- When buying scallops that have been shucked, choose those that have a fresh smell, firm texture, and a slightly translucent color. Avoid those that have a foul odor, are slimy, or have a pale or dark color.
- If buying scallops with shells, select those that are still alive and have tightly closed shells, but not completely sealed.
- Avoid choosing dead, damaged, or overly small scallops.
How to prepare scallops without a fishy smell
- Method 1: After cleaning the scallop meat, soak it in water mixed with a bit of salt and lemon juice to wash. Then, remove it, rinse with clean water, and let it drain.
- Method 2: You can also eliminate the fishy smell of scallop meat by rubbing the meat with alcohol or vinegar and then rinsing with clean water.
- Method 3: Briefly blanch the scallop meat in boiling water with a bit of smashed lemongrass and ginger for about 1 – 2 minutes, then remove and let it cool before cooking.
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Above is a guide on 4 ways to cook scallop porridge that is nutritious and simple to make at home. I hope the recipe shared above will help you easily prepare this dish. Wishing you success!
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