Many people in life enjoy eating congee, and many ingredients can be added when cooking it. For example, you can cook yam, Job's tears, and fox nut together to make a congee. The nourishing effect of yam, Job's tears, and fox nut congee is excellent. Let's learn how to make it.
I: The Original Flavor Method -- Direct Cooking
Cooking yam slices, Job's tears, and fox nut directly into congee. This should be the most recognized yam, Job's tears, and fox nut congee. The biggest advantage of this method is that it is the simplest. The disadvantage is that it's not very delicious (in my personal opinion~). Because the grains remain separate from the soup, it's not sticky at all. Moreover, when the yam slices are cooked, they are crispy. Chewing them together with Job's tears and fox nut creates an indescribable feeling. It's just not pleasant to have different textures in your mouth at the same time. I tried this method a few times and then stopped.
II: The Most Authentic Method -- Cooking "Paste"
Mixing and cooking with Chinese yam powder, Job's tears powder, and fox nut powder. This is the method recommended by my teacher. It has many advantages: first, you can add the powder according to your desired amount; second, this congee is the best and fastest for nourishing qi and blood. "It's a fine medicinal food that directly supplies qi and blood without extra expense" refers to this. Third, it's very delicious (if the ingredients are of good quality).
Take an appropriate amount of Chinese yam powder, Job's tears powder, and fox nut powder and mix them. Add warm water (not cold, not boiling) to make a paste. Wait for the water in the pot to boil, then pour the paste in. Stir with a spoon to prevent it from sticking to the pot or sinking to the bottom. Let it boil for another 10 minutes or so, and the nutritious and delicious yam, Job's tears, and fox nut congee is ready. You can add honey or other seasonings according to your preference. Don't be fooled by the fact that whole Chinese yam and fox nut don't make a thick congee; when ground into powder, they become very thick very quickly. A little bit can make a whole large bowl of thick congee. So don't add too many ingredients. There are really no disadvantages to this method. If you have to find some, it's that some people don't like to drink this "paste-like" congee, and the pot is a bit harder to clean after cooking.
III: The Most Convenient and Simple Method
The first time I thought of doing this was when I was grinding soy milk and had a sudden idea. Later, I discovered that many friends had the same thought. This method also usually requires soaking the ingredients in advance, typically the night before for consumption in the morning. For better taste, it's recommended not to use the soaking water, and the amount of ingredients must not be too much, otherwise, it will burn at the bottom of the pot.
IV: The Most Common Instant Method -- Yam, Job's Tears, and Fox Nut Powder
Yam, Job's tears, and fox nut powder is convenient to prepare and is becoming increasingly popular among young people. It is a mixed powdered food, usually used by mixing with water to drink. It is a nutritional powder formed by mixing yam, Job's tears, and fox nut. These three ingredients together have many health benefits.
There are two ways to consume yam, Job's tears, and fox nut powder: hot preparation and cold preparation.
Hot Preparation: Place 50g of yam, Job's tears, and fox nut powder in a cup or bowl, add warm water; let it sit for 3 minutes without stirring; then top up with more warm water and mix.
Cold Preparation: Place 50g of yam, Job's tears, and fox nut powder in a cup or bowl, add an equal amount of cold water, and mix well with a spoon; heat in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.