Fresh Lily, Mulberry and Red Date Congee

Why people make this congee

Hyperactivity in children takes patient, long-term care, and a simple home food therapy can be a gentle support alongside it. This congee is traditionally said to nourish yin, lift the spirit and calm the heart-mind, and is associated with easing scattered attention, forgetfulness and impulsive behavior. Nourilo offers it as a warm, comforting bowl the whole family can enjoy.

Method

1. Rinse the lily bulb, mulberry, red dates and rice.
2. Put everything in a pot with water.
3. Simmer into a moderately thick congee, then eat the congee with its ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

This congee is tasty and traditionally said to nourish the five organs. As an everyday food therapy it is also valued for adults with nervous exhaustion, insomnia or restless dreams. Note: the real medicinal mulberry is the dark, ripe dried fruit; the pale, wheat-colored kind is firmer, so pop it in a soup bag and remove it once cooked. Use pitted red dates.