Shiitake and Shredded Pork Oatmeal Congee
The dried shiitake mushroom and shallot broth are soaked! Oatmeal version of traditional Taiwanese "salty porridge"
Description
Oatmeal instead of rice in the base of Taiwan's old-fashioned 'Xian Zhou (savory congee)' made with dried shiitake, shredded pork, and fried shallots (You Cong Su).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Oatmeal(Yanmai)
- Dried shiitake
- Shredded pork
- You Cong Su(Fried shallots)
- Celery
- White pepper
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Rehydrate dried shiitake, slice thin (keep soaking liquid).
- Marinate shredded pork in a little soy.
- Heat a little oil in a pot, fry shiitake and pork, add You Cong Su (fried shallots) for savoriness.
- Pour shiitake liquid and water, boil.
- Add oatmeal, simmer ~
- mins to desired thickness.
- Season with salt, white pepper, chopped celery to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense umami aroma of dried shiitake and white pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken (becomes Xianggu Jirou Yanmai Zhou)
Pairing
Fried anchovies and peanuts、Taiwan tea
Trivia
[For Families] Perfectly replicates Taiwan mother's 'Xian Zhou (savory congee)' taste with oatmeal. The intense shiitake dashi and shallot savoriness beautifully mask oatmeal's unique grain smell, making it accessible even for beginners.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a tiny bit of Taiwan black vinegar, tightening the rich shiitake dashi refreshingly with acidity!
Allergen
Pork, Wheat, Soy