Jok (โจ๊ก) - Thai Rice Porridge

Silky jasmine rice simmered until creamy and comforting, this Thai breakfast staple is elevated with seasoned ground pork, warming ginger, and a soft-boiled egg stirred into every spoonful. Fish sauce and white pepper add that signature umami depth that makes jok so craveable and restorative. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings or when you need soul-warming comfort food that's ready in just over an hour.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour 10 minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
8 cups water or chicken stock
1/2 lb ground pork
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
4 soft-boiled eggs
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fried garlic
Fresh cilantro for garnish
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
In a large pot, bring water or chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into a creamy porridge consistency.
Season the ground pork with 1 tbsp fish sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper. Form into small meatballs or leave loose.
Add the seasoned pork to the porridge during the last 10 minutes of cooking, stirring to break up if desired.
Season the porridge with remaining fish sauce to taste.
Prepare soft-boiled eggs by cooking in boiling water for 6–7 minutes, then transferring to ice water.
Ladle the hot porridge into serving bowls.
Top each bowl with a halved soft-boiled egg, julienned ginger, sliced green onions, fried garlic, and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately while hot.

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