Invigorate the Spleen and Tonify Qi - Congee with Yam, Coix Seed and Euryale

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Yam is as beautiful as jade, fragrant as flowers, and sweet as honey. Choosing fresh ingredients is the first step in tasting such a delicious taste. The surface is smooth and yellow brown in color. Good yam has no abnormal spots. If the surface turns black, it indicates that it is not fresh; Grasp the yam with your hand for a few minutes, and if the skin is warm after letting go, it indicates that it is fresh. Frozen yam may ooze water droplets; Breaking open a section, fresh yam has a lot of mucus, and frozen yam turns red in color. There are many ways to eat yam and the cooking is simple. Steaming, boiling, and stewing each have its own flavor. Steaming directly with the skin can maximize the preservation of nutrients; To make soup, add it when the soup is almost cooked Yam itself has no taste, so it is almost suitable for pairing with any ingredient< Br>

Details of ingredients

Iron stick yam300 grams
Job's tears seed50 grams
Euryale fruit50 grams
rice100 grams

Technique

difficultybeginner
workmanshipcook
tasteOriginal flavor
timean hour

Steps to make Invigorate the Spleen and Tonify Qi - Congee with Yam, Coix Seed and Euryale

1. Wash Job's tears and Euryale seeds and soak them in clean water overnight; Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. Peel and cut yam into pieces, immerse it in water to prevent it from turning black.
3. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil in the pot, then add Job's tears, thicket seeds, and rice.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until soft and tender.
5. Add yam chunks and goji berries and cook for about 10 minutes.