Ginseng Porridge
Cook ginseng and japonica rice together until tender, then stir in the prepared rock sugar syrup. Traditionally used to replenish qi and nourish the five zang organs.
Ingredients
Ginseng (ground into powder or sliced)
3 g
Japonica rice (washed)
100 g
Rock sugar (for making separate syrup)
to taste
Water (for cooking porridge and making rock sugar syrup)
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
After washing the japonica rice, place it together with ginseng powder (or slices) into an earthenware pot or aluminum pot, and add an appropriate amount of water.
2
Step 2
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the porridge is fully cooked.
3
Step 3
Add rock sugar to a pot with an appropriate amount of water and boil to make syrup; then slowly pour the syrup into the cooked porridge, stir evenly, and the dish is ready.
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Notes
Avoid using iron utensils and radish during preparation.
