【Ingredients】50g sweet potato, 50g glutinous rice, 10g rock sugar
【Instructions】First, wash the sweet potato and peel it. Cut it into large pieces and set aside. Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly and put it in a pot. Add enough water and the sweet potato pieces. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat to make porridge. When the sweet potato and glutinous rice are both cooked, add the rock sugar. Once the rock sugar melts, the porridge is ready to be served.
【Benefits】Nourishes yin and invigorates the spleen, replenishes qi and nourishes blood.
【Suitable for】People with deficient qi and blood, and pale complexion.
【Analysis】Sweet potato, also known as yam, originated in America. It has a mild and sweet taste and a delicate texture. It belongs to the spleen and kidney meridians. Consuming sweet potato can promote blood circulation, cool the blood, moisten the mouth, and quench thirst. There are various ways to prepare sweet potatoes, including steaming, boiling, and making dishes. It is rich in nutrients, including protein, fat, dietary fiber, as well as lysine and easily digestible sugars that are lacking in rice and flour. Regular consumption can help eliminate toxins from the body and contribute to beauty. When combined with glutinous rice, it can improve appetite and is suitable for long-term consumption by people with a pale complexion.
