Congee, a customizable breakfast recipe for winter, based on Chinese medicine and acupuncture

Congee

Congee, also known as ‘jook’, is a staple food in traditional Chinese culture, rooted in culinary and medicinal practices. It is a versatile rice porridge that is seen in various forms throughout the world. For example, in Finland milk based rice porridge is enjoyed in the winter time, with some cinnamon or maybe with blum soup. In the US, sweet rice pudding is a common dessert. Congee differs from these two examples as it is more salty and the consistency while creamy is less ‘heavy’ without the dairy.

Congee is easy to digest, which makes it a perfect breakfast. It is also versatile, allowing you to add ingredients that can tailor it to your specific health needs.

Here is a simple broccoli congee for 2-3 people, made with ½ cup of rice. It provides

Nutritional information for Congee breakfast recipe based on Chinese medicine and acupuncture

Fiber: Good for digestion and heart health

Vitamin C: immunity booster

Iron: Supports blood health

Protein: Essential for bodily repair and growth

Nutritional Info for Broccoli Congee breakfast recipe 🥦

Calories: ~250

• Protein: ~7g

• Fiber: ~3g

• Iron: ~10% of daily value

• Vitamin C: ~135% of daily value

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Customizing Your Congee

Consult your acupuncturist for ingredients that harmonize with your body's needs to support health during winter. They can give you advice that is based on Chinese medicine while you are visiting them for an acupuncture treatment. Whether it's adding ginger for warming properties or goji berries for a yin-nourishing boost, the possibilities are endless!

So, why not bring this ancient wellness tradition into your modern-day breakfast routine? 🌞

Recipe

Easy Broccoli Congee 🥦🍲

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rice (white or brown)

• 4 cups water

• 1-2 cubes of low-sodium garden vegetable bouillon

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• Optional toppings: ginger slices, goji berries, chopped scallions, sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Rinse the Rice: Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.

2. Prepare Broccoli: Cut the broccoli florets into small, bite-sized pieces.

3. Boil Water: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

4. Add Bouillon: Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 cube of low-sodium garden vegetable bouillon to the pot and stir until dissolved.

5. Cook Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.

6. Stir Occasionally: Make sure to stir the congee every 10-15 minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

7. Add Broccoli: After 45 minutes (or when the rice has broken down and achieved a creamy consistency), add the broccoli florets to the pot.

8. Cook until Tender: Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

9. Optional Add-ins: Customize your congee by adding optional ingredients like ginger slices or goji berries.

10. Garnish and Serve: Pour the congee into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like chopped scallions or sesame seeds.

Enjoy your nourishing and delicious Broccoli Congee Breakfast Recipe and at your next acupuncture visit, ask your acupuncturist advice on nutrition based on Chinese Medicine! 🥦🍲

This recipe aligns well with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles for balancing Qi and nourishing the body, especially useful during the transitional seasons.

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