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Easy pork ribs porridge cooked in a rice cooker, served in a bowl with julienned ginger and spring onions
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Pork Ribs Porridge in Rice Cooker

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 400 grams pork ribs 400克排骨
  • 1 cup jasmine rice 茉莉香米
  • 1.2 litres (5 cups) water 水

Pork Marinade (猪肉腌料)

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt 盐

Seasoning (调料)

  • pepper to taste 适量胡椒粉
  • light soy sauce to taste, optional 生抽适量可选
  • few drops sesame oil, optional 芝麻油可选

Garnish (装饰)

  • 1 tablespoon ginger, julienned 姜丝
  • 2 sprigs spring onion, diced 葱切丁

Instructions

Step 1 - Marinate the Pork Ribs

  • Place 400g pork ribs in a bowl.
  • Add 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Mix well to coat the ribs evenly.
  • Marinate overnight for the best flavour and texture, or for at least 1 hour if short on time.

Step 2 - Prepare the Rice

  • Measure 1 cup of jasmine rice.
  • Rinse the rice with water.
  • Drain and repeat 2 to 3 times until the water runs mostly clear.

Step 3 - Cook the Porridge

  • Add the marinated pork ribs to the rice cooker with the washed rice.
  • Pour in 1.2 litres (5 cups) of water.
  • Press the cook function on your rice cooker.
  • Tilt the lid slightly to prevent the porridge from overflowing.
  • If using a stainless steel inner pot, stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the base.
  • Cook for about 1 hour, or until the rice has broken down into a creamy porridge and the pork ribs turn tender.

Step 4 - Season and Serve

  • Check the texture — for a thicker porridge, cook a little longer; for a thinner consistency, add a splash more water and cook briefly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with julienned ginger and diced spring onions.
  • Add a dash of light soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil if desired.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • Marinating time matters: Overnight marinating gives the pork ribs deeper flavour and a more tender texture. If short on time, 1 hour is the minimum.
  • Use jasmine rice: Jasmine rice breaks down into a thicker, creamier porridge and adds a subtle fragrance that makes the dish extra comforting.
  • Always tilt the lid: Tilt the lid slightly during cooking to prevent overflow, especially once the porridge starts to bubble up.
  • Stainless steel vs non-stick pot: If using a stainless steel inner pot, stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If using a non-stick pot, stir gently so pork bones do not scratch the coating.
  • Adjust texture to preference: Prefer it thicker? Cook a little longer. Like it more soupy? Add more water and give it a quick cook.