A warm and comforting vegetarian porridge that I like to have when I’m feeling unwell or don’t have much appetite. The soft porridge is paired with tau kwa, cabbage and shiitake mushrooms for a simple but savoury and satisfying meal.
A simple and comforting vegetarian porridge with stir-fried tau kwa, cabbage and shiitake mushrooms. The porridge is lightly seasoned with vegetarian oyster sauce, while the stir-fried ingredients add extra savoury flavour.
Ingredients
3 fistfuls rice4 bowls water (about 1.2 L)Vegetarian oyster sauce, to tasteTau kwa, cut into small cubesShiitake mushrooms, slicedCabbage, cut into small piecesLight soy sauce, to tasteSalt, to tasteWhite pepper, to tasteCooking oilCooking Method
Rinse the rice and add it to a pot with 4 bowls (about 1.2 L) of water.Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook until the rice is soft and reaches a porridge consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.In a separate pan, heat a little cooking oil and stir-fry the tau kwa until lightly golden.Add the shiitake mushrooms and cabbage. Stir-fry until cooked and softened.Add a little light soy sauce and stir well to coat the ingredients.Pour the stir-fried tau kwa, mushrooms and cabbage into the cooked porridge.Add vegetarian oyster sauce and mix everything well.Let the porridge simmer briefly to bring the flavours together. Add more water if needed to adjust the consistency.Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Serve warm.
