Barley and red bean soup
Overview
Barley is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for diuresis and dampness. It is also a commonly eaten food. Its nature and flavor are sweet, light, and slightly cold. It has the functions of diuresis and swelling, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, relaxing muscles and removing paralysis, clearing away heat and pus. Red beans have the functions of clearing away heat and detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and stomach, diuresis and swelling, ventilation and relieving troubles, etc., and have significant effects on treating dysuria, edema due to spleen deficiency, beriberi, etc. Drinking more after the holidays is good for your health.
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Ingredients
Steps
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Wash the barley and red beans (preferably soak for more than five hours).
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Add appropriate amount of water.
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A piece of yellow rock sugar, cover and cook for half an hour.
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When the time is up, open it and the smooth and sweet soup is ready.
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Finished product picture.
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Finished product picture.