{"id":"recipe_e04d7583b3","slug":"thai-rice-porridge-jok","title":"Thai Rice Porridge (Jok)","description":"A comforting and savory Southeast Asian breakfast staple made from broken jasmine rice, seasoned pork meatballs, and aromatic ginger.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup jasmine rice (preferably broken)","name":"Jasmine Rice","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"broken","notes":"rinsed","group":"Porridge Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"8 cups chicken stock or water","name":"Chicken Stock","quantity":1.9,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Porridge Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"250g ground pork","name":"Ground Pork","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"8.8","usUnit":"oz","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Meatballs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tablespoon soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Meatballs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 teaspoon white pepper","name":"White Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Meatballs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 inches fresh ginger, julienned","name":"Ginger","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1.1","usUnit":"oz","form":"julienned","notes":"fresh","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 spring onions, sliced","name":"Spring Onions","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"raw","notes":"to be poached or soft-boiled","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"fried in oil for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, combine the rinsed jasmine rice and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 30-40 minutes until the rice has broken down into a thick, creamy porridge consistency.","group":"Porridge Prep","title":"Combine the rinsed jasmine rice and chicken stock","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Porridge Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the rice is cooking, prepare the meatballs. Mix the ground pork, soy sauce, and white pepper in a bowl. Form into small, bite-sized balls.","group":"Meatball Prep","title":"Prepare the meatballs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meatball Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"When the porridge is nearly ready, drop the pork meatballs into the simmering rice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the pork is thoroughly cooked.","group":"Cooking","title":"When the porridge is nearly ready, drop the pork meatballs","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Crack the eggs into the hot porridge during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a soft-poached effect, or cook them separately as soft-boiled eggs to serve on top.","group":"Cooking","title":"Crack the eggs into the hot porridge during the last 2 minutes of cooking","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Ladle the porridge into bowls. Top with julienned ginger, sliced spring onions, and crispy fried garlic if using. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or white pepper to taste.","group":"Serving","title":"Ladle the porridge","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using broken jasmine rice helps achieve the signature creamy texture of Jok more quickly than whole grains. If you don't have broken rice, you can pulse dry rice in a blender for a few seconds.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","mixing bowl","knife"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["eggs","soy","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous breakfast portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The porridge base can be made a day in advance. 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