Five-Grain Wheat Germ Porridge
A nourishing porridge made with red-skinned peanuts, red beans, mung beans, coix seeds, mei beans, rice, and wheat germ, finished with sugar to taste.
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This porridge combines soaked grains and beans with wheat germ for a gentle, wholesome bowl. The grains are cooked first, then the wheat germ is stirred in near the end so its aroma stays clear and the texture remains smooth.
Ingredients
Red-skinned peanuts
15g
Red beans
15g
Mung beans
15g
Coix seeds
15g
Mei beans
15g
Rice
15g
Wheat germ
10g
White sugar
20g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the red-skinned peanuts, red beans, mung beans, coix seeds, mei beans, rice, wheat germ, and white sugar.
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Step 2
Wash the red-skinned peanuts, red beans, mung beans, coix seeds, mei beans, and rice, then soak them for 30 minutes.
3
Step 3
Drain the soaked ingredients, place them in the rice cooker, and add an appropriate amount of water.
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Step 4
Press the porridge setting and cook for about 45 minutes. When it is done, stir well with a spoon.
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Step 5
Add the wheat germ, stir evenly, leave the lid open, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Add the white sugar when serving and mix well.
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Step 7
You can also add a little salt to this porridge, or serve it plain. Keep the seasoning light whether using sugar or salt.
