Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Spring

    Millet & Chinese Yam Congee

    小米山藥粥 · Xiǎo Mǐ Shān Yào Zhōu

    Liver–Spleen DisharmonyNeutralNorthern ChineseCongee / Breakfast
    Millet & Chinese Yam Congee — Millet and Chinese yam cook down to a mild, comforting congee that works well when appetite needs simplicity.

    Millet and Chinese yam cook down to a mild, comforting congee that works well when appetite needs simplicity.

    Prep
    10 min
    Cook
    35 min
    Total
    45 min
    Yield
    3 servings

    Ingredients

    • 70 g millet, rinsed
    • 180 g fresh Chinese yam, peeled and diced
    • 1 L water
    • 5 g aged tangerine peel
    • 10 g goji berries
    • Sea salt

    Method

    1. 1Combine millet, tangerine peel and water and bring to the boil.
    2. 2Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
    3. 3Add yam and cook for another 15 minutes until soft.
    4. 4Add goji for 3 minutes, remove peel, season lightly and rest before serving.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~165 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~290 ml)

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