Poria, yam and pork ribs porridge

Overview

Poria cocos: Sweet and mild in nature, it has the effects of expelling dampness and diuresis, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and calming the heart and mind. Yam: recognized as a healthy and delicious vegetable, rich in vitamins and minerals. It is sweet in taste and mild in nature, nourishing but not greasy, and has the functions of strengthening the spleen and lungs, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening essence, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production. The two are combined into one, and can be used as a soup base, and can be added to porridge or sweet soup.

Tags

• porridge
• cooking wine
• ginger
• onions
• poria
• rice
• spare ribs
• yam

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Put the cleaned ribs into the pot with water.

   

2. 2 When it comes to a boil, remove the foam. Cook over high heat for five minutes. Turn to medium-low heat.

   

3. 3 Wash the rice clean.

   

4. 4 Cut the yam into small pieces and soak in water.

   

5. 5 Prepare ginger, green onions, and poria. Cut green onion leaves into chopped green onions.

   

6. 6 Add cooking wine, ginger, green onion and poria. Reduce heat to medium-low for about 30 minutes.

   

7. 7 Add rice and cook for about 20 minutes.

   

8. 8 Add yams.

   

9. 9 Cook until the porridge is thick and add chopped green onion and salt to taste.