Ingredients for Making Red Date Black Bean Astragalus Porridge
20g Astragalus, 10 red dates, 40g black beans, glutinous rice
Simple Steps for Making Red Date Black Bean Astragalus Porridge
1. Clean the prepared Astragalus
2. Soak the prepared glutinous rice and black beans
3. Cook the soaked glutinous rice and black beans
4. Add the Astragalus when the glutinous rice and black beans are about 70% cooked
5. Add a little sugar according to personal taste after cooking
Health Benefits of Red Date Black Bean Astragalus Porridge
Red dates replenish qi and blood, and harmonize the spleen and stomach. Black beans nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish and stop sweating, and nourish and moisturize the skin. Astragalus contains a rich amount of trace element selenium. Regular consumption can enhance the body's immune function, thus achieving anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. The combination of the three ingredients can nourish the liver and kidneys, tonify qi and consolidate the exterior, nourish yin and stop sweating. It is suitable for weakness of the spleen and stomach, and excessive sweating due to qi deficiency.
