Today, I’m making one of those simple meals I grew up eating: Creamed Corn with Pork and Rice (粟米肉粒飯). It’s a familiar dish in Hong Kong cafés, too, and one of those meals you can get on the table in about 30 minutes.

My mom used to make this quite often when I was growing up. It was quick, easy, and something everyone at home enjoyed. I still remember the smell of it cooking, and now I make it for my own family. My kids love it just as much as I did when I was their age!

A Little About Creamed Corn with Pork and Rice

Creamed Corn with Pork and Rice (粟米肉粒飯) is the kind of simple, comforting meal that doesn’t need much fuss. Tender pieces of pork are covered in a creamy corn sauce and served over a bowl of rice. It’s easy to see why it’s a popular choice in Hong Kong-style cafés.

For me, this dish is more about the memories than its history. My mom made it regularly when I was growing up, and it was one of those meals that everyone was happy to see on the table. It’s quick to prepare, uses familiar ingredients, and goes perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. Now that I make it for my own family, I can understand why my mom made it so often. It’s an easy meal for busy days, and I know my kids will happily eat it, too.

Ingredients and Cooking Process

This is a meal my family really enjoys, and I like making it with my kids. They get excited when I make it, and it reminds me of when my mom used to cook it for us growing up.

The recipe is simple. You cook the minced meat with creamed corn, then serve it over steamed rice. It takes about 15 minutes to make, so it’s a good option when you need to get dinner on the table without spending too much time in the kitchen.

My mom always used minced pork, and that’s what I usually use, too. I’ve tried ground chicken and turkey as well, but I still prefer pork for this dish. It gives the sauce a little more richness and keeps the meat juicy.

You’ll only need a few basic ingredients: creamed corn, minced pork, and rice. That’s the main part of the recipe, and I’ll walk you through how to put it all together.

* 1lb minced pork, ground chicken or ground turkey
* I like to marinate the meat for at least an hour with some minced garlic, soya sauce, sesame oil and a hint of white pepper
* 1- 2 cans of cream style corn
* I like to throw in some frozen veggies as well

Add the minced pork to a pan and cook until it’s fully cooked through. Then pour in the creamed corn and stir everything together.

Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a splash of soy sauce if you like. I sometimes throw in some frozen vegetables, too, especially when I want to add a bit more to the meal. Once everything is heated through, spoon the mixture over steamed rice and serve.

This dish is simple, tasty, and easy on the budget. If you haven’t tried it before, give it a go! It’s one of those meals I grew up eating, and now I get to make it for my own family.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!