Xianren Congee (Immortal's Porridge)
Polygonum multiflorum (he shou wu) is decocted to extract its juice, then cooked with japonica rice and red dates to make a porridge. It is traditionally said to nourish the blood and benefit the liver, strengthen essence and tonify the kidneys, and help darken the hair.
Ingredients
He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum, decocted in a clay pot to extract juice)
30-60 g
Japonica rice
60 g
Red dates (jujubes)
3-5
Brown sugar (rock sugar can be substituted)
to taste
Instructions
1
Decoct the He Shou Wu
First decoct the He Shou Wu in a clay pot to extract the juice, then strain out the residue.
2
Cook the congee
Add the japonica rice and red dates, and simmer the congee over low heat.
3
Season and serve
Once the congee is cooked through, add brown sugar or rock sugar to taste, bring it back to a boil once or twice, and serve hot.
