Seasonal TCM Dietetics — Spring

    Red Date & Black Sesame Porridge

    紅棗黑芝麻粥 · Hóng Zǎo Hēi Zhī Ma Zhōu

    Liver Blood DeficiencyWarmNorthern ChineseCongee / Breakfast
    Red Date & Black Sesame Porridge — A creamy, seed-rich breakfast with red dates and goji for a satisfying start after a demanding week.

    A creamy, seed-rich breakfast with red dates and goji for a satisfying start after a demanding week.

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

    Ingredients

    • 80 g short-grain rice
    • 8 red dates, pitted
    • 20 g black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
    • 1 L water
    • 10 g goji berries
    • 15 g rock sugar, optional

    Method

    1. 1Combine rice, dates and water and bring to the boil.
    2. 2Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. 3Stir in ground sesame and cook for 5 minutes.
    4. 4Add goji and optional sugar for the final 3 minutes; rest briefly before serving.

    Nutrition (approx.): ~210 kcal per serving · 1 bowl (~280 ml)

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