Borbor Sach Chrouk (Cambodian Rice Porridge with pork)

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This is a Cambodian rice porridge called Borbor Sach Chrouk. Rice porridge is a dish that is from Chinese origin and part of the Cambodian-Chinese culinary heritage. This Cambodian rice porridge takes on Chinese congee is Cambodian most favorite food to eat at any time of the day. But it is most popular to eat for breakfast in Cambodia. It is comforting, delicious and the best for a hangover cure.

Borbor Sach Chrouk (Cambodian Rice Porridge With Pork)

Yield: 1 Author: Chakriya's Kitchen

PREP TIME: 10 MIN COOK TIME: 10 MIN TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN

INGREDIENTS

For Ground Pork Marinate⁣

1 cup ground pork
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped green onion
1 tsp ground black peppercorns
1/2 tsp soy sauce
Pinch of salt

For Cooking

2 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked hot water
2 tsp fish sauce

For Topping

Bean sprouts
Green onion, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Black ground peppercorns
Fried garlic
Chili garlic vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all the ingredients for ground pork. Mix well and set it aside.
In a small pot, heat the pot to medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
Add 2 tbsp chopped garlic. Stir until the garlic is lightly golden, then add 1/2 cup cooked rice. Stir for 15 seconds.
Next, add 1 1/2 cup of water and soaked dried shrimp. Close the pot lid and bring it to boil.
Open the lid, add the ground pork. Roll the ground into small pieces of meatballs.
Add 2 tsp of fish sauce. Stir well.
Close the lid and turn to low heat. Let it slowly simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
Finally, put the porridge into a bowl and top with bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, ground black peppercorns, fried garlic, and chili garlic vinegar.