Celebrate Today’s Laba Fest With This Classic Porridge Recipe
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There’s a whole lot to know if you’re
going to celebrate Chinese New Year properly, and this year I plan on
doing everything by the book and sticking as close to tradition as
possible, partly to teach my little girl this side of her heritage and
partly to finally satisfy the curiosity I’ve had for it all these
decades. So, join me as I explain every Chinese New Year tradition
that’s about to take over the city.
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Make it your family’s team project today with this simple laba recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed grains (rice, barley, millet) ½ cup mixed beans (red beans, mung beans) ¼ cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts) ¼ cup dried fruits (raisins, dates, goji berries) ¼ cup sweet rice wine (optional) 8 cups water Brown sugar or honey for sweetness A pinch of salt
Rinse the mixed grains and beans thoroughly. Soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften. Chop the mixed nuts and dice the dried fruits into small pieces. In a large pot, combine the soaked grains, beans, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the grains and beans are tender (usually around 1-2 hours). Once the grains and beans are cooked, add the chopped nuts and dried fruits to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Add brown sugar or honey to the porridge according to your desired sweetness. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved. For an extra layer of flavor, you can add sweet rice wine to the porridge. This step is optional and can be adjusted based on personal preference. Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the overall flavor of the porridge.
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