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Eight Treasure Congee, also known as Laba Porridge, is a traditional Chinese dish often enjoyed during the Laba Festival. This hearty porridge combines glutinous rice, black rice, red beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, coix seeds, dried longan, walnuts, tremella fungus, red dates, wolfberries, and rock sugar into a silky, nutrient-packed dish. The slow simmering process allows the grains and beans to soften and meld together, creating a thick and comforting texture. The addition of dried fruits...
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1. Soak red beans, coix seeds, black rice and peanuts in cold water for 4 hours in advance for softer texture.
Soak red beans, coix seeds, black rice, and peanuts in cold water for 4 hours to soften their texture.
2. Tear tremella fungus into small florets after soaking, remove hard roots.
Tear tremella fungus into small florets after soaking and remove the hard roots.
3. Put all soaked grains, tremella, lotus seeds and walnuts into a pot, pour in 1500ml boiling water.
Add all soaked grains, tremella fungus, lotus seeds, and walnuts into a pot, then pour in 1500ml boiling water.
4. Simmer on low heat for 60 minutes until beans and grains turn tender and thicken.
5. Add red dates, dried longan and rock sugar, cook for another 15 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat, add wolfberries, and steep for 10 minutes before serving.
Simmer on low heat for 60 minutes until the beans and grains turn tender and the mixture thickens.
Feel free to DIY and adjust ingredients to your taste.
If you are allergic to nuts, you may skip them. No need to force ingredients, mix and match freely.
Add red dates, dried longan, and rock sugar, then cook for another 15 minutes until the flavors meld.
Turn off the heat, add wolfberries, and steep for 10 minutes before serving.
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Soaking the grains and beans beforehand ensures a softer texture and reduces cooking time.
Tear tremella fungus into small pieces for even cooking and better texture.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less rock sugar according to your preference.
Can I use other types of rice?
Yes, you can substitute black rice or glutinous rice with other types of rice, but the texture and flavor may vary.
Do I need to soak the tremella fungus?
Yes, soaking the tremella fungus softens it and makes it easier to tear into small florets.
Can I skip the wolfberries?
Wolfberries add color and a mild sweetness, but you can skip them if unavailable.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover congee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Can I make this congee in a pressure cooker?
Yes, a pressure cooker can reduce cooking time significantly. Adjust the cooking time and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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