Q: Can I use another type of meat instead of pork belly?
A: Yes, you can substitute with chicken or beef, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Q: Is it necessary to pre-cook the rice?
A: Pre-cooking the rice partially ensures it cooks evenly when stewed with the other ingredients.
Q: What can I use if I don’t have oyster sauce?
A: You can use soy sauce mixed with a bit of sugar as a substitute for oyster sauce.
Potato Stewed Rice
Notes
Ingredients:
- Rice, 250g
- Potatoes, 2 (200g)
- Pork belly, 150g
- Garlic cloves, 4
- Green onion, 1
- Jiayu Chicken Essence, half a spoon
- Jiayu Chicken Sauce, half a spoon
- Oyster sauce, 1 spoon
- Light soy sauce, 2 spoons
- Dark soy sauce, a suitable amount
- Salt, 1 teaspoon
- Heat oil and melt rock sugar until it turns brown. Add chopped pork belly and stir-fry to release excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped green onions, stir until fragrant.
- Add cut green beans.
- Add potato chunks (or strips for quicker cooking) and stir-fry until the beans are semi-soft.
- Pour in mixed sauce (oyster sauce, light soy sauce, chicken sauce, a bit of salt), add Jiayu Chicken Essence, and stir well.
- Put rice in boiling water, stir continuously to prevent sticking, cook for about 6-7 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Add the parboiled rice, spread evenly, and pour half a bowl of water along the edge of the pot. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Stir well and serve. This method makes the stewed rice incredibly delicious.
- High in carbohydrates and protein.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from potatoes and green beans.
- Can be high in fat due to pork belly; leaner meat can be used for a healthier option.
