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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Erke_epke
[email protected]This porridge is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it in the morning. It's the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Susan Pettway
[email protected]This porridge is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and creamy, and the flavors are so comforting. I love to make it on a cold winter morning.
Tsukasa
[email protected]I've been making this porridge for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.
Awellington Awellington
[email protected]This porridge is the perfect breakfast for a cold winter morning. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are so delicious.
Dennis Miles
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of porridge, but this recipe changed my mind. The porridge was creamy and flavorful, and the combination of textures was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Tuneboi
[email protected]This porridge is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it in the morning. It's the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Qwabena General
[email protected]I made this porridge for my kids and they loved it! They especially loved the colorful dried fruits. This is definitely a recipe that I'll be making again.
Yakub Din
[email protected]This porridge is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and creamy, and the flavors are so comforting. I love to make it on a cold winter morning.
joseph galgon
[email protected]I've been making this porridge for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.
Avinash Singh
[email protected]This is my new favorite breakfast recipe. The porridge is so creamy and flavorful, and the combination of textures is amazing. I love the crunch of the nuts and the chewiness of the dried fruits. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sriyani Wijslata
[email protected]I made this porridge for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The porridge was creamy and flavorful, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.
Isxaaq Mohamed nuur
[email protected]This porridge is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it in the morning. It's the perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
kimora brown
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this porridge because I'm not a big fan of sweet breakfasts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The porridge was not too sweet and the flavors were very well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jullee UG
[email protected]This is the best Eight Treasure Porridge I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nadia Cruz
[email protected]I've made this porridge several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.
John Omondi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the porridge turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. My family loved it!
Maleiha Zuppe
[email protected]This Eight Treasure Porridge was a delight to make and even better to eat! The combination of textures and flavors was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.