Thai Rice Porridge with Pork (Khao Tom)
Classic Thai comfort breakfast. Light rice soup with ground pork, ginger, and herbs. Easy to digest, warming, and suitable for all ages.
🔥230 Calories
💪18g Protein
⏱️20 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 11/2 cup Cooked rice
- 280 g Ground pork
- 32 cups Chicken stock
- 41 tbsp Ginger, julienned
- 52 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 61 stalk Cilantro
- 71 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 81/4 tsp White pepper
- 91 tbsp Fried garlic
Instructions
- 1
Bring stock to a boil, add cooked rice
- 2
Form small meatballs from ground pork, add to pot
- 3
Add ginger, cook until pork is done
- 4
Season with soy sauce and white pepper
- 5
Serve in bowls, top with green onions, cilantro, and fried garlic
💡Tips
- •Chicken or pork bone stock makes it more flavorful than water
- •Add a poached egg for extra protein
- •Delicious with Chinese donuts (pa tong ko)
- •Perfect for when you're feeling under the weather
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Thai rice porridge?
One bowl of Khao Tom with pork has about 200-250 calories with 15-20g protein, depending on pork and rice portions.
Is rice porridge healthy?
Yes, it's easy to digest and provides energy and protein. Great for when you're sick, for elderly, or anyone wanting a light meal.