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

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
- 1Simmer rice in water for 30 minutes until soft and creamy.
- 2Stir in sesame and walnuts and cook for 5 minutes.
- 3Add goji and optional sugar for 2 minutes.
- 4Rest briefly and serve warm.
Nutrition (approx.): ~300 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~350 ml)
Dietary guidance only. Not a substitute for individualised clinical assessment or prescribed treatment.