Congee with black sesame and jujube is a common and delicious dish. The cooking method is simple - it can be cooked directly or with the addition of jujube, red beans, sweet potatoes, lotus seeds, lilies, etc., to create a variety of nutritious congees. Below, I will introduce the recipe for black sesame and jujube congee.
【Name】
Black Sesame and Jujube Congee
【Ingredients】
70g millet, 30g glutinous rice, 20g black sesame, 4 red jujubes, 5g wolfberries, 1000ml water
【Instructions】
1. Remove impurities from the black sesame. Rinse the black sesame in water and drain. Wash the millet, glutinous rice, and red jujubes. Rinse the wolfberries with water.
2. Heat a dry pan and add the black sesame. Stir-fry over low heat until the water in the black sesame is evaporated and it starts to emit a fragrant smell. Remove the sesame from the pan and crush it with a rolling pin. Set aside.
3. Boil water in a pot and add the millet, glutinous rice, and red jujubes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Add the black sesame and wolfberries. Stir well with a spoon and cook for 5 minutes until the congee becomes thick. Turn off the heat. Add sugar to taste before serving.
【Tips】
1. You can fry more black sesame at once and store the crushed sesame in a clean and sealed container for convenience.
2. It is convenient to wash black sesame using a sieve. Place the sieve in a large bowl of water, put the black sesame in the sieve, and rotate the sieve clockwise with your fingers to wash away dust and sand. Rinse the sesame under running water. This method easily removes impurities.
3. A method to identify dyed black sesame: Put raw black sesame in cold water. If it quickly loses color, it may have been dyed. Additionally, black sesame only has a black seed coat while the endosperm is white. Cut open the black sesame to check if the interior is white. Be cautious when purchasing black sesame with abnormal colors.
4. Improper storage of black sesame and other grains can lead to mold and pests. To prevent this, store black sesame and millet in a clean, dry, and airtight container.
【Method to identify dyed black sesame】
Put raw black sesame in cold water. If it quickly loses color, it may have been dyed. Additionally, black sesame only has a black seed coat while the endosperm is white. Cut open the black sesame to check if the interior is white. Be cautious when purchasing black sesame with abnormal colors.
Improper storage of black sesame and other grains can lead to mold and pests. To prevent this, store black sesame and millet in a clean, dry, and airtight container.
