Kurau Sliced Fish Porridge with Dong Cai

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 120–150g Kurau fish slices
• ¾ cup jasmine rice (washed)
• 5 cups water or anchovy stock
• 1 tbsp Dong Cai (冬菜, preserved mustard greens)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• White pepper to taste
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• Fried shallots (for garnish)
• Spring onion, chopped

Instructions

1. In a pot, add rice and water/stock. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until rice breaks down and becomes creamy.
2. Add Dong Cai and grated ginger. Stir well and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Gently add Kurau fish slices into the porridge. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fish turns opaque.
4. Add salt, white pepper and sesame oil. Taste and adjust.
5. Top with fried shallots and spring onion. Serve hot.

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Suggested Food Pairing

• Pickled vegetables or light achar
• Stir-fried spinach or choy sum
• A drizzle of sesame oil or garlic oil for adults
• You Tiao 油条

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