Sweet Nutty Congee

Nourish Your Skin and Improve Digestion with Sweet Nutty Congee

This sweet and delicious congee is a great lubricant for the lungs and throat, can relieve constipation, and nourishes the skin, liver, and kidneys. It came with all the benefits of the mixed nuts and an irresistible sweet nutty flavor.

Tips from the Cantonese Master Chef

When frying the cashews and peanuts, pay close attention to the cooking time to prevent the nuts from becoming burnt.

Ingredients

10 ounces (300 grams) congee base
1/3 cup (50 grams) cashews
3/8 cup (50 grams) peanuts
3/8 cup (50 grams) sunflower seeds
1/8 cup (20 grams) white sesame seeds

Seasonings

crystallized rock sugar, to taste
vegetable oil, to taste

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

Cooking Directions

Add oil to a pot and bring to heat. Add in the cashews and peanuts to fry. When finished, allow to air-dry until cool.
Crush the cashews and peanuts into small pieces.
Add oil to a pot and bring to heat. Add in the sunflower seeds and white sesame seeds to stir-fry. When finished, allow to air-dry until cool.
Add congee base broth to a pot along with crystallized rock sugar and bring to boil. Add in the cashews and peanuts.
Finally, add in the sunflower seeds and white sesame seeds, and pour into a bowl to serve.