Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Autumn

    Black Sesame & Walnut Rice Porridge

    黑芝麻核桃粥 · Hēi Zhī Ma Hé Táo Zhōu

    Lung Yin DeficiencyNeutralNorthern ChineseCongee / Breakfast
    Black Sesame & Walnut Rice Porridge — Ground black sesame and walnut turn plain rice porridge into a rich, warming-neutral breakfast.

    Ground black sesame and walnut turn plain rice porridge into a rich, warming-neutral breakfast.

    Prep
    10 min
    Cook
    40 min
    Total
    50 min
    Yield
    2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 80 g short-grain rice
    • 20 g black sesame, toasted and ground
    • 20 g walnuts, chopped
    • 10 g goji berries
    • 800 ml water
    • 1 tbsp rock sugar, optional

    Method

    1. 1Simmer rice in water for 30 minutes until soft and creamy.
    2. 2Stir in sesame and walnuts and cook for 5 minutes.
    3. 3Add goji and optional sugar for 2 minutes.
    4. 4Rest briefly and serve warm.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~300 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~350 ml)

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    Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.