EIGHT TREASURE PORRIDGE DESSERT
A traditional Chinese dessert analogous to rice pudding. The eight treasures refers to the 8 different nutritious ingredients that go into it. It is traditionally eaten on Laba festival (December 8th on the lunar calendar). Ingredients can be easily substituted but just remember there should be 8 main ingredients (for namesake), and you should adjust the time at which the ingredient goes into the pot to ensure everything is cooked just right at the end. Other common ingredients include jujube, chestnuts, dried dates, dried longan meat, other dried fruits, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, melon-seed meat, pine nuts, lotus seeds, sesame seeds, kidney beans, black bean, and many others.
Provided by Shannon
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 5h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 3 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Combine red beans and barley in a pot; add enough water to fill 1/2 the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until beans and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
- Mix rice into bean-barley mixture; add more water if it has all been absorbed. Cook rice mixture for 20 minutes. Add mung beans; cook for 20 minutes.
- Mix oats, millet, and tapioca into rice mixture; cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until all the grains are softened, about 20 minutes. Add more water to reach desired thickness of porridge. Stir brown sugar and raisins into porridge; cook for 5 minutes more. Remove pot from heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Serve hot or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
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Lakshitha Udara
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.
Grace khakoni
[email protected]This porridge is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and satisfying.
Sherry Tanoli
[email protected]I've never had Eight Treasure Porridge before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes.
Martha Bernad
[email protected]This porridge is so easy to make. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Durotoye Kehinde
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this porridge. The sweetness of the dried fruits and the nuttiness of the nuts is a perfect match.
Rubel Ahmed sagor
[email protected]This porridge is so delicious and healthy. It's a great way to start your day.
Noman Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made this porridge several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Jose Jope
[email protected]This porridge is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and satisfying. I love to eat it on a cold winter day.
Mouzan Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile, and you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste. I've made it with different combinations of fruits and nuts, and it's always delicious.
Michael Butcher
[email protected]This porridge was really easy to make and it turned out great. I used a combination of white and brown rice, and I added some extra dried cranberries. It was a hit with my family!
Estykemy Space
[email protected]I've never had Eight Treasure Porridge before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so delicious and satisfying.
JONATHAN MEJIA
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables.
Naluyiga Jessica
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of porridge, but this Eight Treasure Porridge was really good. The sweetness of the dried fruits and the nuttiness of the nuts was a great combination.
jad Jad
[email protected]This porridge was amazing! I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it turned out great. The addition of the eight treasures made it extra special.
Rondel Rana
[email protected]I've made this Eight Treasure Porridge recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's such a comforting and flavorful dish, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Cameron Shield
[email protected]This Eight Treasure Porridge was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of textures and flavors, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.