Nutritional value and preparation method of red date and yam porridge

Porridge that is nutritious and has health-promoting effects is loved by more and more people in life, and red date and yam porridge is such a healthy porridge with a delicious taste and rich nutrition.

Nutritional value of red date and yam porridge

Glutinous rice: Glutinous rice contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin and starch, etc. It is rich in nutrients and is a warm and tonic food. It has the effects of replenishing the middle and replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and stopping sweating. It has a certain alleviating effect on spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, poor appetite, abdominal distension and diarrhea. Glutinous rice has an astringent effect and has a good therapeutic effect on frequent urination and sweating.

Yam: Yam contains saponins, mucus, bile, starch, sugar, protein, amino acids, vitamin C and other nutrients as well as a variety of trace elements in relatively rich content. It has a nourishing effect and is a good food for recovery from illness.

Xinjiang red dates (jujubes): Xinjiang red dates (jujubes) have a good tonic effect on osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly people during menopause, calcium deficiency in adolescents during the peak growth and development period, and anemia and iron deficiency in women. People who are weak after illness can also have a good tonic effect by eating dates. Red dates are suitable for people with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis, and can also reduce the damage of other drugs to the liver. Red dates contain cyclic adenosine phosphate, which can dilate blood vessels, enhance myocardial contractility, improve myocardial nutrition, and have certain benefits in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.

Ingredients for making red date and yam porridge

Process: Cooking

Flavor: Original

Main ingredients: Glutinous rice (250g)

Supplementary materials: Chinese yam (100g), dried red dates (6 pieces)

Production process

Chop the yam into small pieces; soak and pit the dried red dates, then wash them; soak the glutinous rice for 20 minutes; boil the glutinous rice over high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat; add the red dates when they are 80% cooked, and then add the yam powder into the pot; stir well and continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

Tips for making red date and yam porridge: Since glutinous rice tends to become sticky, you must add more water.