lotus seeds, lily and mung bean porridge

How to Make Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, and Mung Bean Porridge

A soothing and nutritious Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, and Mung Bean Porridge is a beloved Chinese remedy for summer heat and stress. Here’s a simple guide to prepare it:

Ingredients: 50g mung beans (soaked for 2 hours), 30g dried lotus seeds (soaked until soft, cores removed), 20g dried lily bulbs (soaked until soft), 100g rice (or glutinous rice for creaminess), 50 rock sugar (adjust to taste), and 1L water.

Steps:

1. Prep Ingredients: Soak mung beans and lotus seeds separately until tender. Deseed lotus lotus seeds and soak lily bulbs until soft. Rinse rice.

2. Cook Porridge: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add mung beans and rice, simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes until beans soften. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Toss in lotus seeds and lily bulbs, cook for another 20 minutes until all ingredients are tender. Stir in rock sugar until dissolved.

4. Simmer & Serve: Reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve warm, garnished with a few lily bulbs if desired.

This porridge is naturally sweet, cooling, and packed with health benefits. Enjoy it as a comforting breakfast or dessert!