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Number of Serves
8
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Preparation Difficulty
easy
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Cuisine
chinese
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Cooking Method
simmering
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Prepare Time
10
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Cooking Time
50
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (120 ml) glutinous rice
2 tbsp black rice
2 tbsp barley
2 tbsp red beans
1/8 cup (30 ml) raw cashews
1/8 cup (30 ml) raw peanuts
6 to 10 dried red dates
2 tbsp raisins
8 to 10 cups of water
¼ cup rock sugar or to taste (optional)
METHOD
Step 1
Combine the glutinous rice, black rice, peanuts, walnuts, barley, red beans in a big bowl.
Step 2
Pour in 5cm tap water to cover. Soak overnight. Discard the soaking water and drain
Step 3
thoroughly before cooking.
Step 4
Combine the soaked rice blend, red dates, and raisins in a big pot. Add 10 cups water
Step 5
Cook over medium-high heat until bringing to a simmer. Turn to low heat. Cover the pot and
Step 6
leave a finger-wide gap between the lid and the edge of the pot to allow more steam to
Step 7
escape and prevent the congee from spilling or boiling over. Simmer until the congee
Step 8
reaches the desired texture, 40 minutes for a thin texture, or up to 60 minutes for a stickier
Step 9
and thicker texture.
Step 10
(Optional) At the end of the cooking, add the sugar and stir to dissolve it completely.
Step 11
Serve hot as a side.
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