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Jok Jay with Egg and Ginger

Jok Jay with Egg and Ginger

Thai
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50 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

50 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

290 kcalper person
Protein 14g
Carbs 46g
Fats 6g

About this dish

A meat-free rice congee built the same way as the classic, with a soft poached egg and plenty of fresh ginger and spring onion doing the work a meat topping usually would.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Eggs, Soya, Sesame

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Fresh Gingerjulienned25 g
  • Garlic clovesminced3
  • Spring onionssliced4

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggs4

Dried Goods

  • Jasmine ricewell rinsed150 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • White pepper2 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable stock1800 ml
  • Light soy sauce30 ml
  • Sesame Oil10 ml

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Ladle

Method

1

Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Peel and julienne the ginger, mince the garlic, and slice the spring onions.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Bring the vegetable stock to the boil in a large saucepan, add the rinsed rice, and simmer, stirring every few minutes, for 25 minutes until it breaks down into a thick, smooth porridge.

Approx. 25 minutes
4

Crack the eggs into the porridge one at a time and poach gently for 3 minutes until the whites are just set but the yolks are still soft.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Stir in the light soy sauce and season with white pepper.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Ladle into bowls and top with the ginger, spring onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Approx. 4 minutes