Shrimp paste porridge is a relatively common delicacy, with its main ingredients being shrimp paste, rice, and some auxiliary ingredients cooked together. Not only is shrimp paste porridge very delicious, but it is also nutritious. Many people know that shrimp paste contains a large amount of protein and other substances that can help supplement the calcium deficiency in the body, especially for babies who are just beginning to eat complementary foods. Shrimp paste porridge can be considered a delicacy, and its preparation is also relatively simple and not complicated. As long as you master the method, you can make delicious shrimp paste porridge.

Ingredients:

Rice: appropriate amount; Preserved eggs: two; Ham: appropriate amount; Shrimp paste: a small amount; Green onions: three or four; Salt: appropriate amount; Ginger: a small amount; White pepper: appropriate amount; Chicken essence: appropriate amount; Sesame oil: appropriate amount.

Steps:

Take an appropriate amount of rice, wash it, and soak for two hours. Then, drain the water, add a little salt, sesame oil, and continue to marinate. Dice the preserved eggs and ham for later use. Rinse the shrimp paste with water (too much salt in shrimp paste can affect the taste), and finely chop the ginger. Put two-thirds of the water in the pot and bring to a boil. Add the ginger slices and marinated rice, and part of the preserved eggs (the preserved eggs are added in two batches), then turn on the high heat and boil for 15 minutes. Add the shrimp paste and ham, continue to stir and cook for another 20 minutes. Then add the remaining preserved eggs and chicken essence, and cook for another 10 minutes (taste for saltiness).

When the taste is appropriate, boil for about 5 minutes (mainly depending on whether the rice has burst open), then remove the soup completely. After adding a suitable amount of white pepper and stirring until uniform, turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes. After pouring into a container, sprinkle with chopped green onions and a few drops of sesame oil, and the dish is ready.