What are the methods and effects of pumpkin congee? – Official article

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What are the methods and effects of pumpkin congee?

Pumpkin congee is actually a common eating method, and pumpkin has good stomach nourishing effects, as well as the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. The pumpkin congee cooked in this way is also good for health care, and it also belongs to low-calorie food, which is also beneficial for those on a diet.

One, method

【Production Ingredients】Pumpkin, glutinous rice flour

1. First peel and de-seed the pumpkin, cut it into pieces, put it in a container, add a little water, and cook for ten minutes in the microwave on high power

2. Remove and crush it, to make it smoother and without large particles, it is best to blend it in a blender

3. Then put the pumpkin puree in the pot with a little water and bring it to a boil

4. First, mix the glutinous rice flour with cold water, pour it into the pot, mix it evenly, and then add appropriate sugar.

ps: It is best to stir continuously in the same direction while cooking to prevent burning the bottom.

Two, method

【Production Ingredients】3 liang (150 grams) of rice, 12 cups of water, 1/2 jin (280 grams) of pumpkin, 6 liang (210 grams) of rock sugar, 1 liang (50 grams) of fresh lily buds.

【Production Process】

1. Wash the rice, bring the water to a boil, put the rice in the boiling water, and then cook over medium heat for 40 minutes.

2. Mix the pumpkin powder evenly and add it to the congee, continue to cook for 20 minutes, and add rock sugar for seasoning.

3. Finally, add fresh lily buds and it will be done when it boils.

【Production Process】

1. Mix white rice with 20 milliliters of water and cook in a pot to form a thick congee;

2. Mix the pumpkin powder with a little cold water to form a paste;

3. Place the pumpkin puree on the cooked congee, stir while eating.

Three, pumpkin congee, according to traditional Chinese medicine, pumpkin has a sweet and warm taste, belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians, and has the effects of invigorating the middle and Qi, clearing heat and detoxifying. It is suitable for spleen deficiency and Qi weakness, malnutrition, lung abscess, and scalds. Pumpkin contains cucurbitine, arginine, beta-sitosterol, and vitamins A, B, C, pectin, and fiber. The pectin in pumpkin can regulate the absorption rate of food in the stomach, slow down the absorption of sugars, and soluble fiber can delay the emptying of food in the stomach, controlling the rise in blood sugar after meals. Pectin can also combine with excess cholesterol in the body, reducing cholesterol absorption and lowering blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, pumpkin is known as a ‘superior product for lowering blood sugar and blood fat’, and those with diabetes often take this product as a side dish, which can not only satisfy the stomach but also lower blood sugar and blood fat, which can be said to achieve several benefits at once.