Got That Congee Fix

When dining out resumed, I had to have spices for my first meal out. It was an easy lunch of nasi padang at Che' Rose at Block 128 Toa Payoh Lorong 1. I did tapau loads of nasi padang when dining out was restricted. A portion was literally my one meal of the day. It was filling, and totally satisfying. Then I had a craving for congee, an item that doesn't stand up well as takeaway. 

The man and I wandered to Tiong Bahru Estate that morning. Thought about eating at Old Shifu Charcoal Porridge (老师父火炭粥), but decided to walk by Xian Ji Porridge (鱻記粥品) to try my luck. I hadn't had their congee for a while. And the Aunties agreed to prep two bowls of congee for us at the late timing of 9.30am. What luck!

The man had just finished a HIIT workout at the park, and I simply timed a 3km sprint around the estate. Sitting outdoors in our own perspiration wasn't too bad. Hahaha. But yeah, having hot congee after a sweltering 30 minutes of exercise in the humidity was crazy! We did cool down first with swigs of iced water. Hydration max, eh. Minced pork congee for me with watercress and century egg. Minced pork congee for the man as well, but with the full works — with pork innards, century egg, watercress and topped with a raw egg. 

Returned in two days to Xian Ji at a proper 8am for another bowl of congee. Waking up at 5am meant that I was hungry by 8am. Needed food, and you know me, I cannot deal with pancakes or waffles in the mornings. Granola, yoghurt or congee works. This time, I ordered fish congee with century egg and watercress. The man followed suit, but swopped out the century egg for a raw egg topper. I really love this stall's congee. The minced pork is nicely peppered, and the stock for the congee is full of umami, and there isn't a need to add more pepper or soy sauce. 🤎