Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
50 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
One of the nutritious porridge that is beneficial for health is pigeon porridge, which is suitable for nourishing the body for all ages. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen right away to learn how to cook delicious and simple green bean and lotus seed pigeon porridge without any fishy smell!
Ingredients for Green Bean and Lotus Seed Pigeon Porridge Serves 2
Rice 180 gr Pigeon 1 bird Minced pork 300 gr Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Green beans 100 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Ginger 1 piece White wine 2 tablespoons Filtered water 1.3 liters Green onions 3 stalks Coriander 3 stalks Common spices a little (salt/ pepper/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
Implementation tools
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious pigeons
- For pigeons, you should buy the ones that have just been weaned, as they are the tastiest. These pigeons are about 15 days old, with soft, thick, and fatty meat, containing the highest nutrition.
- To choose a newly weaned pigeon, look for those that are about the size of a fist, with sparse down feathers, only the wings and back feathers are a bit thicker.
- When buying pigeons, you can press the area under the wing; if the meat feels thick, it is fresh and delicious. If you press on the breast, it should feel soft.
- If buying prepared pigeons, you should avoid those with pale green skin and choose those with rosy skin!
How to choose good, firm mung beans
- When selecting mung beans, you should choose those that are bright green, firm, without any signs of pests, and have a characteristic fragrant smell.
- Good mung beans have a white spot on the belly, are evenly swollen, and show no unusual dark spots.
How to choose fatty and delicious lotus seeds
- When buying lotus seeds, you should purchase freshly harvested ones because at that time the seeds are still on the lotus pod, and you can choose the best quality seeds.
- To choose good lotus seeds, select the mature ones as they will be very fragrant and have a characteristic rich taste, without being tough. These seeds usually have an ivory white or deep yellow color with a round, smooth outer layer that is evenly colored.
- When choosing dried lotus seeds, pay attention to selecting bags that are intact, with no deformed or discolored seeds, especially choose those that are handcrafted and can be peeled by hand. These seeds will not contain harmful preservatives that affect health and the flavor of the dish.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork
- Choose meat with a dry membrane, bright red color, slightly firm surface, and tender meat fibers.
- It is advisable to buy cuts that contain both lean meat and fat, with the best being the pork belly. Good pork has lean meat that is bright pink, and when pressed, it shows elasticity and firmness.
- Do not choose meat that feels soft and mushy when pressed, has a dull color, is dripping, or has a foul smell; this indicates that the meat has been stored for too long and is no longer fresh.
- To select and purchase quality minced meat while ensuring food hygiene, you can choose a whole piece of meat first and then ask the seller to grind it for you, or if you have a meat grinder at home, you can grind it yourself!
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How to make Pigeon Porridge with Green Beans and Lotus Seeds
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Preparing the pigeon
After purchasing the pigeon, first clean the feathers and internal organs, then wash thoroughly with water.
Next, to eliminate the fishy smell of the pigeon, use white wine mixed with a few slices of fresh ginger to rub all over the body of the pigeon, and finally rinse it clean with water and let it drain.
Use scissors to cut off the head and feet of the pigeon. Continue to cut the body of the pigeon in half and then cut at the joints into small pieces.
Wash the pigeon thoroughly with water several times and then let it drain.
How to remove the fishy smell of pigeon feathers
- Method 1: Remove the fishy smell of the pigeon meat by using a mixture of salt and vinegar to rub several times.
- Method 2: Remove the fishy smell of the pigeon meat by using crushed ginger to rub several times.
- Method 3: Remove the fishy smell of the pigeon meat by using lemon juice or white wine to rub several times.
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Prepare other ingredients
Rinse the rice thoroughly and then add 1 spoon of cooking oil to help the rice expand more when cooking the congee.
Soak 100g of mung beans in water for about 15 minutes and then rinse again.
Wash the scallions, coriander, and lotus seeds thoroughly. Next, chop the scallions, coriander, and shallots finely.
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Marinate the pigeon and minced meat
Put the pigeon into a bowl and marinate with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well to absorb the spices, marinate for 15 minutes.
Marinate the minced meat with similar spices in another bowl for flavor absorption.
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Stir-fry the pigeon and minced meat
Add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan and heat it, then add 1 chopped shallot and fry until golden and fragrant, then remove the oil and the fried shallot.
Using an old pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (using the oil left from frying the shallots), add the remaining chopped shallot and fry until fragrant, then add the pigeon and stir-fry on high heat until cooked for about 10 minutes, then add the minced meat and stir-fry for another 3 – 4 minutes before turning off the stove.
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Cook the porridge
Put the cleaned mung beans into the rice and add another 1.3 liters of water to the pot and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add the lotus seeds, stir well, and cook until the lotus seeds are soft and the rice has expanded.
Then, add the pigeon and the stir-fried minced meat and cook on low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the pot, stir well, cook over medium heat for another 5 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
Sprinkle chopped green onions and cilantro into the pot, stir well, and add fried onions and a little ground pepper on top to finish.
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Final product
The hot and delicious pigeon porridge with mung beans and lotus seeds is not only nutritious but also easy to make at home. The pigeon meat is tender and juicy, and the mung beans and lotus seeds are flavorful and rich. Enjoying this porridge on rainy days is truly wonderful!
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