Beef Rice Porridge (牛肉粥， 牛肉稀饭， Juk）

Ingredients:
- cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)
- 6 c. + Water
- 3 ginger slices (or powder)
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onion (diced)
- 2 eggs (scrambled)
- soy sauce, oyster sauce and salt to taste

1) Place rice in large pot with 6 cups of water and ginger slices. Bring to boil, then turn down to a simmer until it reaches a porridge consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent burning on the bottom of the pot. (About 15-20 minutes)
2) In a large bowl, add beef, cornstarch, sesame oil, green onion, a splash of soy sauce, and a pinch of salt.
3) Add beef to the rice and bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
4) Add in eggs, stir until cooked.
5) Add in oyster sauce (about 1-2 Tbsp), soy sauce (about 1-2 Tbsp) and salt to taste.

Mama Lew's Ground Beef and Tofu 牛肉豆腐

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 package medium firm tofu, cubed
- soy sauce
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 3-4 stalks green onion
- Hoisin sauce to taste
- 2-3 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 2 slices of fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp. spicy sesame oil
Optional: Small Mushrooms


1) Marinate pork in soy sauce. Stir in green onions. Add cornstarch. Stir.
2) Put oil in large frying pan. Brown the beef.
3) Add in tofu and ginger (and mushrooms). Stir. Let simmer for 2-5 minutes.
4) Stir in spicy sesame oil. Add hoisin sauce to taste.