Lotus Leaf Porridge
A porridge made by cooking rice covered with fresh lotus leaves. Best enjoyed twice daily, morning and evening, for its spleen-strengthening and qi-replenishing benefits.
Ingredients
Fresh lotus leaves (washed clean, stems and edges trimmed)
50g
Rice (washed clean)
250g
White sugar
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Prepare the lotus leaves
Wash the fresh lotus leaves thoroughly and trim off the stems and edges.
2
Cook the porridge
Wash the rice clean, place it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and cover the rice with the lotus leaves.
3
Simmer
Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the lotus leaves, add the white sugar, stir well, and serve.
