Boosted Jook
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white rice, long or short grain (basmati or jasmine will work fine, as well) ⓘ
- 1/2 pound raw pork or chicken bones (optional) ⓘ
- 1 nub peeled ginger, about the size of a wine cork ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ⓘ
- 8 cups water, plus more as needed ⓘ
- Optional garnishes: soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, chile oil or chile sauce like Sriracha, green onions, cilantro, thinly sliced carrots or ginger, minced Chinese sausage (lop chong), ground white pepper, fresh chopped spinach, tofu ⓘ
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except the optional garnishes) into a large pot with at least a 4-quart capacity. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Let cook uncovered for 60 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water as necessary.
- The jook is ready when the rice is cooked to the point of nearly falling apart. The consistency of the finished product is up to you -- add more water if you prefer a broth-y, rather than a thick, consistency. Just add a little more water or cook it a little longer to suit your taste.
- Remove the bones, if added, then garnish with your favorite toppings, and serve piping hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
336
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).