Seasonal Nourishing Porridge

Author: Ruan Shibao
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The practice of consuming porridge for health benefits and disease prevention has a long history in China, and its content is very rich. There are numerous historical writings on the subject. For example, the Song Dynasty poet Lu You highly praised porridge, writing in his poem "Porridge Elegy": "Everyone in the world seeks longevity, yet they fail to realize it is before their eyes. I have found the simple method of Wanchu, where porridge alone can lead to immortality." The porridge recipes collected in this book are primarily referenced from ancient and modern works on dietary therapy, medicinal cuisine, and traditional Chinese medicine, combined with knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine and modern nutrition. Each recipe is clearly marked with the ingredients used, cooking methods, and functional descriptions.