Simple and Delicious Nutritious Pig Tongue Porridge Recipe

How to cook Pig Tongue Porridge

• 1

  Prepare the vegetables

  Peel the onion and cut it in half. Ginger should be peeled and sliced.

  Wash the shallots, green onions, and coriander thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.

  Tip: To avoid bruising and wilting the onions and coriander, let them dry completely before cutting.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare and marinate the pork tongue

  Wash the pork tongue thoroughly and let it drain. Then place the pork tongue on a plate and marinate with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, mixing well for 15 minutes.

  How to clean pork tongue effectively, without odor

  • Method 1: The simplest way is to use white alcohol to wash it clean, then rub salt all over the tongue and blanch for 5 minutes.
  • Method 2: Use smashed lemongrass and salt to boil briefly with the tongue for only 5 minutes to eliminate the odor.
  • Method 3: Blanch the pork tongue with ginger and green onions for 5 minutes, then scrape off the outer membrane for great effect.
  • Method 4: Another common method is to boil the tongue for 5 minutes, then continue to soak it in vinegar for an additional 1 minute.
  • Method 5: Blanch the pork tongue, then thoroughly rub it with lemon and salt, and wash it until clean.

  See details: Simple way to clean pork tongue at home

  

  
• 3

  Prepare and Marinate Sour Bamboo Shoots

  Wash the sour bamboo shoots clean and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Next, marinate the bamboo shoots with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, mixing well for 15 minutes.

  Effective Methods to Remove the Smell of Sour Bamboo Shoots:

  • Method 1: Before preparation, soak the bamboo shoots in cold water for 3 – 4 hours, then rinse several times until the smell is gone.
  • Method 2: First, blanch the bamboo shoots 3 – 4 times, then soak them in rice water for 3 – 4 hours, changing the old water and continuing to soak in new rice water for 1 – 2 hours.
  • Method 3: You can also use rice water and deseeded chili peppers to boil with the bamboo shoots for 15 minutes, which is very quick.
  • Method 4: Additionally, soak the bamboo shoots in slaked lime water for 1 – 2 hours, then blanch them for 5 minutes to remove the odor immediately.
  • Method 5: The simplest way to remove the smell of bamboo shoots is to boil them in diluted salt water for 7 – 10 minutes.
  • Method 6: Moreover, using sour bamboo shoots boiled with edible amaranth until boiling not only eliminates the foul smell but also removes toxins from the bamboo shoots.

  

  
• 4

  Prepare Rice

  Wash the rice thoroughly and drain all the water, then marinate the rice with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, mixing well for 5 minutes.

  

  
• 5

  Sauté rice and pig tongue

  Put a pot on the stove, add rice and pig tongue, and sauté on low heat for 5 – 7 minutes.

  Then take the pig tongue out onto a plate and continue to sauté the rice for another 2 minutes.

  Tip:

  • Sautéing the rice first will help the grains soften quickly, preventing them from being too mushy when cooked, which can be unappetizing.
  • Sauté the pig tongue first to make it firmer and more flavorful, and avoid overcooking it.
  • Sauté the rice on low heat to prevent it from burning.

  

  
• 6

  Cook the porridge

  After sautéing the rice, add 1 liter of water, onion, shallots, and ginger, and cook for 10 – 15 minutes over medium heat.

  Once the rice expands, add the pig tongue and then add 500ml of water, 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of salt; stir well and cook for another 15 – 20 minutes.

  When the porridge is soft, take the pig tongue out to cool and slice it. Taste the porridge and adjust the seasoning before turning off the heat.

  Tip: To avoid burning the porridge while cooking, stir it continuously.

  

  

  

  
• 7

  Stir-frying Bamboo Shoots

  Put a pan on the stove with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, a bit of scallion, and cilantro, sauté them until fragrant over medium heat.

  Then add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry evenly for about 7 – 10 minutes, seasoning to taste before turning off the heat.

  

  
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  Final Product

  This porridge dish will be a perfect choice for weekend meals or on rainy days, gathering with family. The porridge is thick and smooth, with soft and sweet pig tongue combined with sour bamboo shoots, which helps to reduce greasiness and stimulates the taste buds, making the meal much more delicious.

  The pig tongue porridge is served with a bowl of fish sauce mixed with spicy chili, which is absolutely wonderful. Try changing up the dish for a more varied menu. Now let’s just enjoy the final product!