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The U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong Is Friendly to the People

The US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau posted two photos on Facebook of Consul General Gregory May eating congee at a street restaurant and netizens praised him for being friendly to the people. On January 6th, 2023, a photo of the U.S. Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau eating congee in Causeway ...

Mikel Davis

Chinese congee in a plastic cup.

Eight Treasure Porridge (for Pressure Cooker)

Eight treasure porridge is a traditional Chinese dish dating back to the Han Dynasty, and as you may guess from the name, it contains eight ingredients. Typically, each family has its own version of the dish. We find it both nutritious and comforting, and prefer making it according to the following recipe. Eight Treasure Porridge ...

Nspirement Chef

A bowl of Eight Treasure Porridge.

Rice Porridge Is the Best Tonic

Ancient people of the East frequently praised rice porridge, also known as congee, as the best food for humans to eat. Whether for convalescence after illness or everyday health care, the simple and inexpensive dish is an easy food therapy that anyone can afford to prepare and eat in order to maintain or develop good health.  White rice can ...

Nspirement Staff

A bowl of congee.

Breakfasts From Around the World: Portuguese Egg Tarts of Macau

We will explore a popular breakfast in the Chinese region of Macau — Portuguese egg tarts with creamy custard filling and flaky pastry. The first meal of the day: that which breaks the fast. Breakfast doesn’t necessarily need to be in the morning. It’s whenever you break the fast. It could be in the afternoon ...

Armin Auctor

Portuguese egg tarts.

4 Kinds of Congee That Bring Calm

Some foods can help relieve insomnia because of their nutritional value. Chinese medicine considers congee as a food that can improve sleep quality. Check out the following four kinds of sleep-inducing congee (Chinese rice porridge) and their effects. 4 Congee dishes 1. Red dates Place red dates in rice and cook them into a congee. ...

Helen London

A bed and pillows.

The Wonder of Congee

Congee has been a traditional health-preserving food in the East for centuries. It is light and moist, yet delicious, and supports those with a weak appetite and even people who have no interest in eating. The fine texture of the dish shortens the digestion process and provides quick energy. It is the best choice for ...

Helen London

A large bowl of congee.

Congee Has Been a Part of Chinese Culinary Culture for Years

The practice of drinking congee has been a part of Chinese culinary culture for thousands of years. Grains are the main ingredients of this drink. They are rich in fiber and vitamins that can help control cholesterol, protect the heart, and prevent obesity. A small bowlful is enough to satisfy bodily needs and supplement nutrients ...

Emma Lu

A bowl of congee.