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As the weather gets colder, many people are prone to catching a chill, experiencing cold hands and feet, and often have a pale complexion, which can lead to anemia and a weakened body. It is essential to consume nourishing porridge. Today, I will share a beloved blood-nourishing porridge for women—Hong Dou Hei Mi Hua Sheng Hong Zao Zhou (Red Bean Black Rice Peanut Red Date Porridge). This porridge not only improves digestion but also regulates Qi (气) and Blood (血), promoting healthy black hair and offering numerous benefits. Cooking red beans with this mixture is especially recommended in cold weather; with sufficient Qi and Blood, your complexion will become increasingly rosy.
【Preparation Method for Red Bean Black Rice Peanut Red Date Porridge】Select Ingredients:Choose about 80 grams of red beans (it is advisable to feel the beans to check if the surface is smooth and free of powder; beans with powder are usually old. The beans should be plump and of moderate size, without any signs of insect damage or shriveling. Generally, rinse them with clean water, as floating beans are of poor quality), a few red dates (preferably larger ones), about 50 grams of black rice, and about 60 grams of peanuts (red-skinned peanuts are more nutritious, while white-skinned peanuts are better for salads; red-skinned peanuts are suitable for porridge and soups), a few pieces of brown sugar, and an appropriate amount of clean water.
Difficulty Analysis:Both red beans and peanuts need to be soaked for a while, and one must master the technique and timing for making this porridge.
Step 1:Place the purchased red beans in a bowl, add some clean water, and rinse the beans thoroughly, remembering to wash them several times and drain the surface water.
Step 2:Rinse the black rice with clean water and drain it for later use. Wash a few red dates and remove the pits.
Step 3:Shell the peanuts, wash them, and soak them for a few hours to allow them to absorb water, making them easier to cook and enhancing their nutritional value.Step 4:Prepare a clean pot, add the red beans, black rice, a handful of soaked peanuts, and a few red dates, then add sufficient clean water. Bring to a boil over high heat for about 30 minutes.
Step 5:Then reduce to low heat and simmer until the red beans are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a creamy consistency, simmering for an additional 15 minutes.Step 6:Remember to stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and add some hot water as needed, continuing to simmer on low heat.
Step 7:Then add some brown sugar or rock sugar, waiting for it to dissolve, until the porridge becomes thick and fragrant, completing the nourishing blood porridge.Step 8:Let it cool to room temperature; the red bean black rice peanut porridge is now ready.
Tips:The red bean black rice peanut red date porridge is especially beneficial to drink more in autumn and winter. Red beans should be carefully selected and soaked in clean water to soften them, preserving their nutrients and saving cooking time, enhancing the flavor of the red bean soup. Peanuts should also be shelled, and soaking them allows them to absorb water, making them easier to cook. Remember to cook all four ingredients together, bringing to a boil for 30 minutes, then reducing to low heat to simmer, and finally adding rock sugar or brown sugar, waiting for the red bean porridge to finish cooking.
Red beans and peanuts are excellent materials for nourishing blood, and when cooked together with red dates, they can be considered a natural form of Ejiao (阿胶), helping to regulate the internal organs, invigorate blood circulation, and prevent anemia, improving skin condition for a rosy and fair complexion. Black rice is known to combat gray hair, helping to maintain dark, lustrous hair and nourish the liver and kidneys, providing significant benefits for those troubled by gray hair.
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