How to Make Jet Tila's Thai Congee with Scallion Pancakes | Ready Jet Cook

This is a gentle rice porridge that’s adaptable to many additions and various toppings. The secret to this version is using a combination of Thai sticky rice (glutinous rice) and jasmine rice for the perfect balance of aroma and mouthfeel. This is based on my dad’s recipe with simple savory meatballs and fried garlic and shallots on top for Thai flavor. #ReadyJetCook #JetTila #FoodNetwork #ThaiCongee Come back for new weekly episodes of #ReadyJetCook, Mondays! Get the Thai Congee recipe ► https://foodtv.com/402T5uq Get the Scallion Pancakes recipe ► https://foodtv.com/3P3ooTu Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Jet Tila is back for a flavor-packed fifth season of #ReadyJetCook, helping you master the ingredients and techniques of pan-Asian cooking at home. He breaks down key skills and shares stories along the way, making each episode a cooking journey that you won't want to miss. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Thai Congee Recipe courtesy of Jet Tila Level: Easy Total: 1 hr Active: 30 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients Congee Base: 3/4 cup (140 grams) jasmine rice 1/4 cup (53 grams) glutinous rice 8 cups (1.9 liters) water One 1-inch piece (20 grams) ginger, sliced 2 tablespoons (20 grams) chicken powder, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt Pork Meatballs: 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fish sauce 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Thai soy sauce 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch 1 teaspoon (4 grams) granulated sugar Toppings: 4 to 6 large eggs, soft-boiled (see Cook’s Note) 2 tablespoons (12 grams) ginger, cut into fine julienne strips 1 cup (15 grams) cilantro leaves 1 scallion (15 grams), thinly sliced 4 tablespoons (24 grams) store-bought crispy fried garlic 2 tablespoons (10 to 12 grams) store-bought fried shallots Ground white pepper Directions For the congee base: Rinse the jasmine rice and glutinous rice until the water runs mostly clear; drain well. Combine the rice, water, ginger, chicken powder and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook 45 to 60 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes, until the grains burst and the porridge is creamy and spoon-thick (add hot water if it thickens too much). Meanwhile, for the pork meatballs: Mix the pork with the fish sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar until the mixture feels tacky and cohesive. Scoop into 1-inch meatballs (about 1 tablespoon each). When the porridge is creamy, drop in the meatballs. Simmer, stirring gently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meatballs float, feel springy and are opaque in the center. Remove the sliced ginger. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or a pinch of chicken powder. Ladle the congee into 4 to 6 bowls. For the toppings: Add a soft-boiled egg to each bowl and garnish with ginger, cilantro, scallion, crispy fried garlic, fried shallots and a pinch of white pepper. Serve piping hot. Cook’s Note To make soft-boiled eggs, lower refrigerated eggs into simmering water and cook 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites are set and yolks are jammy. Crack and gently slide or spoon an egg into each bowl. Copyright 2026 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ STREAM ON HBO MAX: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnHBOMaxYT! ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork How to Make Jet Tila's Thai Congee with Scallion Pancakes | Ready Jet Cook | Food Network https://youtu.be/1Z41jbyrt3U