Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup

Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup

Overview

Barley: It is called coix seed in traditional Chinese medicine. It is listed as top grade in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica". It can cure dampness, benefit the intestines and stomach, eliminate edema, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and lighten the body and replenish qi after long-term use. Adzuki bean: It is red, and red is in the heart, so it can also replenish the heart and nourish blood. Ancient books record that taking it for a long time can make people lose weight. That is to say, eating adzuki bean regularly can also help lose weight. It also has obvious effects of diuresis, reducing swelling, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Longan: Sweet and warm, it can appetize and strengthen the spleen, soothe the mind and nourish the blood. It can invigorate the heart yang, warm and nourish the heart qi, making people full of energy and full of qi. Jujube: Jujube is very suitable for warming the body, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing blood. Boil barley, red beans, red dates, and longan together to make soup and porridge. It can remove moisture from the body, calm the mind, and nourish blood. It can be eaten as a meal. It is a good product for removing dampness, strengthening the spleen, and nourishing blood.

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Steps

  1. Barley and red beans are soaked in water in advance (you can soak them at night before going to bed)

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 1

  2. Drain the water from barley and red beans that have been soaked for several hours, put them in a plastic bag and freeze them in the refrigerator. This will save time when cooking and make them easier to burn

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 2

  3. Prepare longan and red dates

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 3

  4. Soak in water for half an hour

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  5. Bring water to a boil in a pressure cooker, add frozen red beans and barley, bring to a boil again, then add longan and red dates, turn the pressure cooker to low heat for 15 minutes

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 5

  6. If you like it sweet, add brown sugar as appropriate.

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 6

  7. It can also be made into a paste, which is a good choice for breakfast

    Barley, red beans, red dates and longan soup step 7