Dietary Recipes

The appetizing lotus leaf tastes bitter and pungent, yet gives off a pleasant aroma. On a sultry summer day, a bowl of cold Lotus Leaf Congee is simultaneously tasty and nourishing, and can both relieve heat and expel various toxins from the human body. Taking it regularly over a long period of time contributes to the health of one's spleen and stomach, and can reduce blood lipids, lower blood pressure, encourage blood circulation, and stop bleeding.

Peel the lotus seeds and remove the cores. Place them into a bowl and steam until they become sticky. Put the proper amount of water and rock sugar into a pot. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add some goji berries, dried longans, and pineapple pieces. Take the steamed lotus seeds and put them into a big bowl. Pour the soup from the bowl onto the lotus seeds, and enjoy.

The lotus root grows in silty soil. In autumn, the lotus transfers all its nutrients to the slender end of the stalk to help it grow into a plump white lotus root. This root is said to relieve heat, suppress coughs, improve digestion, and reduce phlegm. Together with salubrious water chestnuts, it can be made into the highly nutritious Rock Sugar Water Chestnuts and Lotus Root Soup.

Peel and clean the water chestnuts, then clean and cut the lotus root into pieces. Boil them together in a pot for about 20 minutes, then add rock sugar and stew for another 10 minutes.

Lotus root and pork rib are both beneficial for one's vital organs and help with blood generation, making it an ideal recipe for the sickly.

Place the pork ribs into boiling water for a few minutes, then remove them. Clean and roll-cut the lotus root. Put the lotus root pieces into a pot with the ribs and add ginger slices and scallions. Stew over high heat for about half an hour. Add condiments to taste just before the soup is finished.

Wash and cut the celery. Clean and tear the lily bulbs into pieces. Heat some oil in a wok and stir-fry the celery until it is about half done. Add the lily bulbs and condiments. Stir-fry until the dish is well cooked.

Boil the peanuts until they are sufficiently cooked. Add pre-washed rice into the pot along with extra water. After the water comes to a boil, add the red dates, then continue to simmer over low heat until the congee thickens.

This congee is highly suitable for those who have a weakened spleen and stomach.

Wash ginseng, radix astragali, rice, and adlay seeds, and put them all into a pot. Add sufficient water and boil until the mixture is viscous in consistency.

Many Chinese ingredients are rich in nutrients. By mixing and matching these ingredients and cooking them using the appropriate method, you will end up with dishes that are both delicious and nutritious.