🇨🇳 Chinese Cuisine · Breakfast

Cantonese Zhou

Prep

10 mins

Cook

1 hr

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

A silky congee cooked with pork and preserved egg, finished with julienned ginger and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Ingredients

  • 600g pork belly
  • 1 cup steamed buns
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • a pinch of doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • a generous handful of bok choy
  • a handful of fresh chives, chopped
  • oyster sauce, for serving
  • 400ml pork stock

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the wonton wrappers and beef sirloin, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and bean sprouts, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the beef sirloin, season with chili oil, and cook until just done, about 1 hr.

  5. 5

    Warm the wonton wrappers alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the wonton wrappers and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

Tips

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the whole plate.

Keep the heat moderate so the beef sirloin cooks through gently without drying out or turning rubbery.