Black Sticky Rice Congee with Dates

Congee with “Blood-Strengthening Rice”

Black sticky rice, or purple sticky rice, is also known as “the pinnacle of rice”, “blood-strengthening rice”, or “life-lengthening rice”. It is often used by Cantonese people to enrich the blood. Black sticky rice congee with dates has a sweet scent, a glossy look, a soft, sticky mouthfeel, and a non-oily sweetness.

Nutritional Information

Black sticky rice congee with dates benefits qi and enriches the blood. It strengthens the spleen and helps the spleen. It is a great choice for keeping healthy during the fall. It is particularly appropriate for mothers recuperating from childbirth or those suffering from anaemia.

Sweet Chinese Black Sticky Rice Congee With Dates

Ingredients

1/4 cup (50g grams) black sticky rice
1/2 cup (100 grams) glutinous rice
1.5 ounces (40 grams) dates

Seasonings

crystallized rock sugar to taste

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

Cooking Directions

Wash the black sticky rice and glutinous rice. Soak the black sticky rice in cold water for 2 hours, and the glutinous rice for half an hour.

Wash the dates, remove the seeds, and soak for 20 minutes.

Pour the water along with the rice and dates were soaked into a pot, add the appropriate amount of fresh water, bring to the boil, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Add crystallized rock sugar and stir, boil for 2 minutes until the sugar has melted, and serve.