Small Rice and Red Date Porridge
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Small Rice and Red Date Porridge

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person 4 servings
Small Rice and Red Date Porridge

About This Recipe

This nourishing and comforting millet porridge with red dates and wolfberries is a traditional Chinese recipe that’s both delicious and wholesome. Perfect for breakfast or a soothing dessert, this dish combines the natural sweetness of red dates and rock sugar with the earthy goodness of millet and the subtle tang of Chinese wolfberries. The millet is simmered to creamy perfection, while the red dates and wolfberries infuse the porridge with rich flavor and nutrients. A touch of rock sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, making this a balanced and satisfying treat. Easy to prepare, this porridge is not only a delight to the taste buds but also packed with health benefits—ideal for boosting energy and promoting digestion. Whether you’re looking for a warm, hearty meal or a gentle, restorative dish, this millet porridge is a must-try!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • millet 1 cup
The aromatics
  • red dates 5-6 pieces
  • dried Chinese wolfberries 2 tablespoons
The sauce & seasonings
  • rock sugar 1-2 tablespoons

menu_book Directions

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Prepare the ingredients.
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Rinse the millet and red dates clean, and put them into a pot with clear water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the dried Chinese wolfberries and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the rock sugar 2 minutes before the end of cooking.

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