Chinese Yam Congee with Lotus Seeds and Lychee

An Excellent Suppleme

Chinese yam congee with lotus seeds and lychee is a sweet and tender congee that can promote healthy digestion, enrich the blood, calm the body’s nerves, and even increase appetite. It is a great comprehensive supplement for those in poor health.

Advice from the Master Chef

Once the ingredients have been added to the pot, stir continuously to prevent anything from burning and becoming stuck to the bottom of pot.

Fresh Chinese Yam Congee With Lotus Seeds And Lychee

Ingredients

3/4 cup (150 grams) Japonica rice
3.5 ounces (100 grams) Chinese yam, peeled
1.75 ounces (50 grams) lotus seeds
3/4 ounce (20 grams) lychee, dried

Seasonings

crystallized rock sugar, to taste

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

Cooking Directions

Remove the pits from the dried lychee. Soak the lotus seeds for a short period of time in boiling water.
Wash and peel the Chinese yam and cut into tiny pieces.
Wash and rinse the Japonica rice.
Add water to a pot and bring to boil. Add in the rice, Chinese yam, lotus seeds, and lychee, stirring evenly. Cook under high heat.
Turn to low heat and continue to cook until the rice becomes soft and viscous. Mix in the crystallized rock sugar and remove from heat.