Lily Bulb, Almond and Loquat Congee
A nourishing porridge designed to relieve dryness and soothe coughs, slow-simmered with lily bulbs, almonds, loquats, and duck pears.
Ingredients
Japonica rice (rinsed)
50 g
Almonds (rinsed)
to taste
Dried lily bulbs (rinsed)
to taste
Loquat (peeled and diced)
to taste
Ya pear (peeled and diced)
to taste
Honey (for seasoning)
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the dried lily bulbs, almonds, and japonica rice; peel and dice the ya pear and the loquat.
2
Step 2
Combine the lily bulbs, almonds, and japonica rice with a suitable amount of boiling water and bring to a vigorous boil over high heat to form congee, then reduce to low heat and simmer until soft and broken down.
3
Step 3
Add the diced loquat and diced ya pear and cook into a porridge, transfer to a serving bowl, let cool slightly, then stir in honey to taste before serving.