Barley porridge is a kind of porridge commonly drunk in the Northeast region. It mainly refers to the porridge made by crushing corn. The characteristic of barley porridge is that it is not easy to cook and often takes a long time to cook. In the past, it was often necessary to clean it in advance and then soak it in water for a period of time before cooking. If you have a pressure cooker at home, it will be more convenient, which can greatly shorten the cooking time. Let us learn how to cook barley porridge in a pressure cooker. How to make rice porridge in a pressure cooker Ingredients: 50g red beans, 300ml purified water, 20g peanut kernels, 15g dried lotus seeds, 50g dried red dates, 50g seedless raisins, 180g glutinous rice, 50g black rice, 15g pine nuts, 2200ml purified water, 100g rock sugar. Method: 1. Wash the red beans and peanuts, soak them in water for 2 hours, pour out the water, then put them in a small pot, add 300ml water to cover, cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, turn off the heat. Reserve bean cooking water. Soak lotus seeds in water for 2 hours and remove. Remove the lotus core. Wash the red dates and remove the pits. Wash the raisins. 2. Wash glutinous rice and black rice, soak for 2 hours and drain. 3. Take a large soup pot, add red beans, peanuts and bean soup, lotus seeds, red dates, raisins, glutinous rice, black rice, pine nuts, 2000 ml of water, and boil over high heat. Place two chopsticks horizontally on the pot, put the pot lid on the chopsticks, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 hour and 20 minutes. During this time, stir occasionally with a spoon to prevent sticking to the pot. Add rock sugar, stir slightly, and simmer for 30 minutes. The benefits of drinking barley porridge Drinking this porridge with the original flavor of corn can't help but remind people of the forests and snowy plains of the Northeast. The dark forests are stacked layer upon layer, and the mountains and plains are covered with thick snow. There is a warm earthen kang in the small wooden house under the snow. In the tunnel beside the kang, there are branches burning with a crackling sound of pine oil. The black iron pot is emitting gurgling hot steam, and the fragrance is wafting. Such an iron pot is used to stew game and porridge. Benefits of drinking porridge: 1. Easy to digest: When the cooking temperature of white rice exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, it will produce gelatinization. The soft porridge melts in the mouth and is very easy to digest. It is suitable for people with gastrointestinal discomfort. 2. Enhance appetite and replenish physical strength . When you are sick, you have poor appetite. Eating porridge with some brightly colored and appetizing foods, such as pickled plums, sweet ginger, side dishes, etc., can not only promote appetite but also replenish physical strength for weak patients. 3. Prevent constipation Modern people have a refined diet and lack of exercise, and they often suffer from constipation. Porridge contains a lot of water. Drinking more porridge on a daily basis can not only fill your stomach and relieve hunger, but also replenish water for the body and effectively prevent constipation. 4. To prevent colds , get up early in the morning and drink a bowl of hot porridge when the weather is cold. It can help keep warm, increase the body's ability to resist cold, and prevent colds. 5. Prevent dry throat. For people with sore throat and pain in speaking, warm porridge can moisturize the throat and effectively relieve discomfort. |
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