If you feel low in energy and have cold hands and feet, this congee is a very good energy supplement. It is made from pure natural ingredients and has a sweet taste. It is very suitable for winter nourishment, especially for women.
Ingredients: black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, walnuts, red dates, brown sugar.
Among them, brown sugar is the first batch of sugar made from sugarcane. Good quality brown sugar has a rich flavor and a dense texture. This brown sugar is recommended by Yuan Yuan:
https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/75560201-dmdq-brown-sugar.html
Red dates are a type of fruit that is different from dates. They are mostly produced in China. Because the skin of the date turns red when ripe, they are believed to be able to replenish blood. They have high medicinal value. While other sweet tonic medicines often lead to water retention, but red dates are rare in that they can nourish without hindering fluid metabolism. It is recommended to buy small packages that can be eaten directly without been over dried out. You can also stuff walnuts directly into the dates for a unique flavor. Recommended(Others also apply, but try to buy those with small packages) :
https://www.tntsupermarket.com/eng/79523801-tnt-xinjiang-hetian-red-dates.html
Other ingredients can also be found in Asian supermarkets.
Recipe for Yuan Qi Congee:
Daily dosage: 10g black rice, 10g black beans, 10g black sesame seeds, 2 walnuts, 3 red dates, brown sugar (as needed)
Method 1:
You can directly put the above ingredients (except brown sugar) into an instant pot, add 2 cups of water, choose the multigrain mode, and cook for 20 minutes. Add brown sugar after cooking.
Method 2:
You can grind black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, and walnuts into a fine powder. Cook the powder directly in a pot each time you want to have them. Add 2 cups of water and boil them for 10 minutes. it will become a thick congee. Add an appropriate amount of brown sugar, and it is a delicious breakfast.
By consuming Yuan Qi Congee daily, after 10 days, your cold hands and feet will become warm. It is very suitable for winter.