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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
This morning, do you not know what to cook for your family? Check out the incredibly delicious rice porridge with pork hocks and carrots, which is super easy to make and very good for health. Let’s cook to see the secrets of making this nutritious porridge.
Ingredients for Carrot and Pork Hock Porridge Serves 4
Rice 1/2 cup (rice cup) Pork hock 400 gr Carrot 1 piece Ginger 1 piece (sliced) Minced shallots 1 teaspoon Spring onions 2 stalks Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose quality pork leg
- You can choose to buy either the front or rear pork leg; the front leg has less meat but is tender, while the rear leg has more meat.
- It is advisable to choose pork legs with bright red-pink meat, firm texture, and when pressed, it should have a good bounce.
- If the meat has a fishy smell, is slimy, do not buy it under any circumstances.
How to choose carrots correctly
- You should choose carrots that are bright, deep orange, of moderate size, slightly firm, and feel solid in hand.
- If the carrot is too large, with thick leaves and stems at the base and shoulders, it should not be chosen as these are older carrots, which will have more fibers and less nutrients.
- If you press it and it feels soft, has bruises, or the stem is wilted, do not buy it under any circumstances.
See details: How to choose carrots correctly and safely
How to prepare Carrot Pork Leg Porridge
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Prepare and marinate the pork leg
Wash the pork leg with diluted salt water and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
To remove the odor, place the pork leg in a pot with 1 liter of water and 1 sliced ginger, boil for about 1 minute, then take out the pork leg and rinse it clean.
Tips to remove the odor from pork leg:
- Method 1: Clean the pork leg, blanch it in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out and rinse it again with water.
- Method 2: Dissolve salt in water and soak the pork leg for 25 – 30 minutes, then rinse it clean with water.
- Method 3: Boil the meat for about 2 – 3 minutes, adding 3 – 5 stalks of straw while blanching.
See details: Effective tips for eliminating the odor from pork leg
Marinate the pork leg with 1 spoon of minced red onion, 1 spoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 spoon of salt, and 1/4 spoon of monosodium glutamate. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes for the pork leg to absorb the spices.
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Prepare other ingredients
The carrot you bought needs to be peeled, washed, and diced.
Green onions should have the roots and wilted leaves removed, washed, and then chopped.
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Cook the porridge
Place a pot on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil along with the marinated pork leg, stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the pork leg is firm.
Next, add about 1.5 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil. When the water boils, skim off the foam, reduce the heat, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, then cover and simmer the pork leg for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add the roasted rice and carrots to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes until the ingredients are tender, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
Scoop the porridge into a bowl, sprinkle with chopped green onions and ground pepper for extra appeal, and enjoy.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of water according to your preference for thick or thin porridge.
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Final product
The pork leg carrot porridge after completion has an eye-catching color and an attractive aroma. The pork leg is tender and melts in your mouth, mixed with the sweet carrots, and the porridge is seasoned just right.
You can prepare an additional bowl of salty fish sauce to dip with the pork leg. This dish is truly an ideal choice for a weekend breakfast, guaranteed to please everyone in the family.
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So we have completed the pig trotter carrot porridge delicious and nutritious for the whole family with just a few simple steps, ensuring everyone who eats will praise it. Wishing you and your family a good meal!
