Laba porridge
Overview
The origin of Laba porridge is said to commemorate the Buddha Sakyamuni, and Zhu Yuanzhang recalls the sufferings. There are different opinions. Since Laba is the first festival before the Spring Festival, the atmosphere of the New Year has become increasingly intense since then. There is a saying that after Laba, it is the New Year. In the past, people attached great importance to cooking Laba porridge, and they would always be busy for a while around Laba. The efficacy of Laba porridge The custom of eating Laba porridge has been in our country for thousands of years, both in the north and the south. The effects of Laba porridge are described in detail in the classics, including harmonizing the stomach, strengthening the spleen, clearing the heart, nourishing the lungs, nourishing the kidneys, benefiting the liver, quenching thirst, improving eyesight, laxative, calming the mind and nourishing the blood. No wonder people love eating Laba porridge so much.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Prepare all ingredients.
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Wash all beans and red and black rice in water and soak overnight.
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Ingredients soaked overnight.
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Add water to the pot and bring to a boil. Pour the soaked ingredients into it and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a few drops of oil and turn to low heat.
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Wash the lotus seeds and lilies and simmer over low heat for half an hour, stirring constantly with a spoon to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
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Peel the longan and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add the washed raisins and wolfberries and cook for 10 minutes.
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Finally, add the brown sugar and stir with a spoon until the brown sugar melts.
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Laba porridge is ready.
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Finished product picture.
