Congee Ingredients

Chinese Acupuncture & Herbology Clinic

North Carolina’s Most Accomplished Chinese Medicine Clinic, Since 1985 Congee Ingredients:

• 1 part grain (1 cup) • 8 parts water (8 cups) * note that if vegetables are used add an additional 2 cups of water to maintain ratios

Combine ingredients in a crock-pot. If a crock-pot is not available a clay, enamel, glass or stainless steel pot may be used; however, it is not recommended to use aluminum or iron pots as chemicals from these pots can leech into the food. After ingredients are added, cook on low heat overnight or for 8 hours. Adjust the proportions of grain to water until the desired consistency of congee is obtained.

You may add the following ingredients according to your acupuncturist’s specifications. A basic congee recipe consists of 1 grain plus a vegetable.

GRAINS SPICES NUTS/SEEDS VEGETABLES (add at end)

Rice Bay leaf Ginger Walnuts Sweet potato

Millet Thyme Nutmeg Almonds Carrots

Barley Turmeric Cinnamon Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin

Quinoa Coriander Fennel Sunflower seeds Squash

Amaranth Cumin Vanilla Extract Sesame seeds Daikon/Radish

Suggestions for your Congee:

About Congee Congee is a grain based medicinal porridge. It is used to promote good health and long life, specifically to help the body recover from debilitating illness. It is particularly useful for patients whose immune system or digestive system has been compromised, particularly patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer. Congee can jump-start the digestive system. Its long cooking time breaks down the grain, making it easy to digest and assimilate, thus providing the body with the nutrients it needs. It strengthens the digestion, builds energy, and enhances metabolism. Congee is easy to prepare and is high in nutrients and low in fat. It is an excellent breakfast meal and also can be enjoyed for lunch and dinner for those with compromised health.