Aloe Congee

Aloe - Elixir of the Plant World

Long ago, aloe mystified ancient peoples through its use as a “cure-all” for many common ailments, and it is still used today in modern Chinese medicine. There are many types of aloe, but not all will prove to be helpful or even edible; of the appropriate types of aloe, no more than approximately ½ ounce (15 grams) per day is necessary for most people to notice its effects. Be sure to remove the outer skin before eating to avoid any adverse effects, such as diarrhea.

Enhanced Nutrition

Aloe congee has detoxifying properties and is great for relieving heat and adding moisture to the body. Regular consumption of aloe congee can improve blood circulation and help maintain normal blood pressure.

Ingredients

4/5 cup (150 grams) rice
1/2 ounce (15 grams) Chinese wolfberry
1/8 cup (25 grams) mung beans
1/8 cup (25 grams) corn
1/2 ounce (15 grams) aloe

Seasonings

white sugar, as needed

Please see measurements in grams to be more exact for all ingredients and seasonings.

Cooking Directions

Wash and rinse the rice. Wash the Chinese wolfberry, mung beans, and corn. Wash and peel the aloe, then cut into approximately 2 centimeters per piece.

Fill a pot with water and bring to boil. Once boiling, add the rice, Chinese wolfberry, mung beans, corn, and aloe. After returning to boil, turn to low heat and cook until the broth thickens.

Add sugar, to taste.