Rice Porridge with Beef (Chao Bo)
Servings Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 3/4 cup short-grain rice
8 ounces ground beef or ground pork 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts 1 cup cilantro leaves
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds 1/4 cup fried garlic oil fish sauce
freshly ground black pepper



1 Heat the vegetable oil in a sand pot or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and rice and stir-fry until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 8 cups water and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1-1/2 hours.
2 Add the ground beef a bit at a time so the beef stays separated; stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the beef is completely cooked. Divide the soup among 4 to 6 soup bowls. Garnish each serving with some peanuts, cilantro, scallions, and garlic oil. Season with fish sauce and pepper.

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