Steps to make lily, lotus seeds and red bean porridge

Everyone knows that lily, lotus seeds and red bean porridge is a health-preserving porridge, so let me introduce the steps to make it.

Ingredients for Lily, Lotus Seed and Red Bean Porridge

4 liang of fresh lotus seeds, 4 liang of fresh lily bulbs, 2 liang of red beans, 1/2 cup of round glutinous rice, 12 cups of water, 2 liang of rock sugar

How to make lily, lotus seeds and red bean porridge

1. Wash the lotus seeds and remove the green core; wash the lilies and remove the stems; soak the red beans in cold water for 5 hours, then steam them in a rice cooker with enough water to cover the beans for 2 hours and set aside.

2. Soak the round glutinous rice in cold water for 2 hours and drain.

3. Take a deep pot, add 12 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat, add the rice prepared in step 2 and cook for 40 minutes, then add the lotus seeds and red beans prepared in step 1 and continue cooking for 10 minutes, then add the lily prepared in step 1 and cook for 10 minutes, then add rock sugar to taste.

Lotus seeds are the seeds of the lotus, and the most famous one is the "Xianglian" in Hunan. 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 blood circulation, and are very effective in strengthening the spleen and kidneys 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.