Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 7
Scrumptious Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

8+ hours

Cook

1 hour 30 min

Ready In

1 hour 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dried small red beans ( adzuki beans )
water to cover
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup glutinous sweet rice
1/4 cup dried mung bean
1/4 cup oats
1/4 cup millet
1/4 cup dried small pearl tapioca
1/2 cup brown sugar , or more to taste
1/4 cup raisins

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
317
Sugar
26g
Fat
1g
Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert, also known as Babao Porridge, is a traditional Chinese dessert. The dish is made with a combination of grains, beans, and dried fruits, simmered in water to create a porridge-like consistency. The porridge is a complete meal that can be enjoyed as breakfast, lunch, or dessert. The eight ingredients used in the recipe symbolize good health and good fortune in Chinese culture.

Instructions

1.Rinse the red beans and soak in water overnight.
2.Rinse the barley, sweet rice, mung bean, oats, millet, and tapioca together.
3.In a stockpot, add 6 cups of water and all the ingredients except for the brown sugar and raisins.
4.Bring to a boil then simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5.Add brown sugar and raisins to the pot, mix well and cook for another 30 minutes.
6.Serve the warm porridge in bowls and garnish with raisins.

PROS

Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert is a delicious and hearty dessert.

It’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients.

The combination of grains and beans is a filling and satisfying meal.

The dish can be eaten warm or cold.

CONS

This dish takes time to prepare and requires overnight soaking.

Some of the ingredients are hard to find and may require a trip to a specialty store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert has numerous health benefits.
The variety of grains and beans is high in fiber and protein, aiding in digestive health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
The dessert contains little fat, making it a healthy option for people looking to lose weight.

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