腊八粥
Laba Congee (8-Treasure Porridge)
⏱️ Prep: 8h🔥 Cook: 45 min⏰ Total: 8h 45mEASY
🛒 Available at: Whole FoodsTrader Joe's
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | glutinous rice糯米 | — | — |
| 50 g | red beans (adzuki)红豆 | soaked overnight | — |
| 30 g | lotus seeds莲子 | soaked | — |
| 8.0 pcs | dried red dates (jujubes)红枣 | — | — |
| 30 g | dried longan桂圆肉 | — | — |
| 15 g | goji berries枸杞 | — | — |
| 60 g | rock sugar冰糖 | — | — |
| 30 g | walnuts核桃 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Simmer all together
Combine all ingredients except goji and sugar in a large pot. Add 2L water. Bring to boil, then simmer 40-45 min, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft and the porridge is thick and creamy.
2
Sweeten and garnish(5 min)
Add rock sugar and goji berries. Stir until dissolved. The congee should be thick enough to eat with chopsticks but still slightly soupy. Traditionally served as a sweet breakfast during Laba Festival.
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Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
240
Calories (kcal)
8
Protein (g)
46
Carbs (g)
4
Fat (g)
5
Fiber (g)
10
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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