Ginseng porridge is a common nourishing diet that can enhance physical strength and improve immunity. Here's a basic way to make ginseng porridge:
1.*Preparation Materials**:
Japonica rice (or rice): 100 grams.
Ginseng: 3 grams (can be ginseng powder or sliced).
Rock sugar: 30 grams (adjust according to personal taste).
Water: to taste. 2.*Steps**:
Rice washing**: Wash the japonica rice to remove impurities.
Handling Ginseng**: Ground ginseng into a powder or cut into thin slices.
Cooking porridge**: Put the washed japonica rice and ginseng powder (or slices) together in a casserole or aluminum pot, and add an appropriate amount of water.
Boil**: Place the pot on the fire, first bring to a boil with a martial fire (high heat), then turn to low heat (simmer) and slowly boil until the porridge becomes viscous.
Add sugar**: When the porridge is almost cooked, put the rock sugar into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and boil it into rock sugar juice.
Seasoning**: Slowly add the rock sugar juice to the cooked porridge and stir well to make the porridge sweeter.
3.*Precautions**:
In the process of boiling porridge, you can stir properly to prevent the bottom of the porridge from battering the pot.
The amount of ginseng can be adjusted according to the individual's physique and needs, but not too much, so as not to be too nourishing.
It is best to use a casserole when boiling porridge, because the casserole has good heat retention performance and can make the porridge more fragrant.
Avoid using iron when boiling porridge, as iron may affect the effect of ginseng.
Ginseng porridge is suitable for consumption in the morning or evening and helps the body absorb it.
In addition, there are some variations of ginseng porridge practices, such as adding lilies, red beans, barley, and other ingredients, that can be tried according to individual tastes and needs. When consuming ginseng porridge, you should also pay attention to the contraindications of ginseng consumption, such as pregnant women, lactating women, and children should be cautious when consuming it.