Lotus Seed Porridge
A nourishing porridge made by combining softened lotus seeds with thin japonica rice congee, traditionally valued for supporting spleen and kidney health.
Ingredients
Tender lotus seeds (soaked until swollen, peeled, cored, and cooked until soft)
20 g
Japonica rice (rinsed clean)
100 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the lotus seeds
After soaking the tender lotus seeds until they swell, scrub away the outer skin with a brush, take out the lotus cores, then rinse them clean and put them in a pot. Add water and cook over the heat until soft and tender, then set aside.
2
Cook the porridge and combine
Rinse the japonica rice thoroughly, place it in a pot, add water, and cook into a thin porridge. Once the porridge is done, stir in the lotus seeds, mix well, and serve while hot.
