Steps to make scallion and fermented black bean porridge

Ingredients for Scallion and Fermented Black Bean Porridge

Ingredients: 1 cup of white rice, 1 small packet of dried black beans (about 4 tablespoons), a little chopped green onion Seasoning: 8 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, a little pepper

Steps to make scallion and fermented black bean porridge

1. Wash the rice, add 8 cups of water and soak for 20 minutes, move to the stove and bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat to cook the porridge.

2. Wash the dried black beans with water, add them into the porridge and cook together, add salt to taste, turn off the heat after about 5 minutes, and add chopped green onion and pepper when eating.

Porridge notes

1. Dried black beans are more fragrant, but do not soak them in water for too long to avoid loss of fragrance. Just wash them briefly.

2. Add the fermented black beans after the rice grains are soft. Do not add it too early to avoid the porridge turning black.

Therapeutic Benefits of Scallion and Fermented Black Bean Porridge

Good for the stomach and digestion, induces sweat and detoxifies. The taste of fermented black beans is mainly salty and fragrant. It has a strong flavor so it does not need to be paired with too many seasonings. It is especially convenient and delicious when used with steamed fish. Dried fermented black beans need to be soaked in water before use for a better texture and flavor. There is also fermented black bean sauce to choose from, which has a more fragrant flavor but will make the color of the dish darker.

It is made by mixing 4 bowls of black bean koji, 2 bowls of sugar, 1 bowl of salt, 1 bowl of rice wine, 2 slices of licorice, and a little tea leaves, filling the bottle, and fermenting it completely. It can be cooked with seafood or meat to increase the sweetness of the dish. It can be made into fermented black bean radish and dried fish, fermented black bean tofu, fermented black bean steamed spareribs, etc.

Don’t be fooled by its small black color. Because it is fermented, it has a certain saltiness and flavor. If added to chili sauce, it will give the chili sauce a light sweet taste!