"Eight treasure congee is made with whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits. Traditionally served during a Chinese festival, it’s nutritious and easy to make...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (120 ml) glutinous rice
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2 tablespoons forbidden rice
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2 tablespoons barley ((or brown rice))
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2 tablespoons dry red beans ((or mung beans))
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1/8 cup (30 ml) raw cashews ((or peanuts, or lotus seeds) (*Footnote 1))
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1/8 cup (30 ml) coarsely chopped raw pecans ((or walnuts, or chestnuts))
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6 to 10 dried Chinese jujubes ((or dried Longan, rinsed) (*Footnote 2))
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2 tablespoons raisins
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8 to 10 cups of water
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1/4 cup rock sugar (, or to taste (or any other type of sweetener you prefer) (Optional))