Steps to make bitter melon and lotus seed ice porridge

The taste of bitter melon and lotus seed ice porridge is very unique. Here I will introduce to you how to make it.

Ingredients for bitter melon and lotus seed ice porridge

Main ingredients: half a small bitter gourd (you can increase the amount if there are more people).

Ingredients: 1 cup of round glutinous rice, 10 wolfberries, 10 lotus seeds.

Seasoning: 4 cups of water, appropriate amount of ice cubes.

How to make bitter melon and lotus seed ice porridge

1. Wash the bitter gourd, remove the pulp and cut into dices, then soak in salt water for 5 minutes.

2. Wash the round glutinous rice and soak it in water for 1 hour. Remove the bitter core of the lotus seeds and soak them in water for 1 hour.

3. Put the pot on the fire, add water, round glutinous rice, and lotus seeds, boil over high heat, then turn to low heat, and simmer until it becomes thick, add bitter melon cubes and wolfberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and wait for the porridge to cool for about 30 minutes before adding ice cubes.

Life Tips

(1) It is best not to add rock sugar to this porridge, so that the bitter gourd will taste refreshing.

(2). This porridge must be served with ice cubes to achieve the "icy" effect. Do not put the porridge directly into the refrigerator to chill it, because the taste of the rice grains after chilling is far different from that of the rice grains just out of the pot. It affects the taste. Lotus seeds are the seeds of lotus, and the "Xianglian" in Hunan is the most famous. They are white in appearance. They are rich in nutrients such as protein, cottonseed sugar, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and good-quality starch. They are helpful for the circulation of qi and blood, and are very effective in strengthening the spleen and kidney and preventing aging. Eating more lotus seeds can make your skin healthier and more radiant.

Lotus seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, and are a healthy food for replenishing qi and strengthening the kidneys. When choosing, choose those that are large and full and have no wrinkles on the surface.

It tastes sweet and astringent, and is neutral in nature. It helps the body's metabolism and has a good therapeutic effect on patients with anemia and fatigue. It also has the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, strengthening the spleen and tonifying the kidneys.