Nourishing Pumpkin Millet Congee
๐ Winter is a great season for enjoying congee, and millet pumpkin congee is a delicious dish perfect for breakfast. Consuming an appropriate amount can replenish essential nutrients needed by the body and is also beneficial for the stomach. Not only is it highly nutritious, but it is also very low in calories, making it a great option for weight management. ๐ Both millet and pumpkin are excellent food therapy ingredients with powerful health benefits. Cooking them into congee preserves the original flavors while retaining their nutritional properties. Pumpkin is rich in nutrients, and combined with millet, a grain packed with vitamins, makes for an excellent pairing. Mature pumpkins have high levels of calcium, iron, and carotene, while their dietary fiber is abundant, making them an excellent choice for digestive health. ๐ As one of the top grains, millet contains various vitamins, amino acids, fats, and carbohydrates. Because millet typically requires little processing, it retains many nutrients and minerals. It has several times more vitamin B1 than rice, and its mineral content exceeds that of rice. Millet is particularly rich in iron, providing excellent blood-boosting effects, and its phosphorus content is two to three times higher than that of rice. When cooked into congee, millet not only retains its nutritional benefits but also promotes better absorption. Thus, millet congee is one of the most nutritious ways to consume millet. ๐ The preparation is incredibly simple; you can make a nourishing, flavorful, and health-boosting congee in just two steps.
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How To Make
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Rinse the millet thoroughly and soak it for over an hour. Then, select the congee setting on your rice cooker; it will take about 25 to 30 minutes.
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While the millet is cooking, peel and slice the pumpkin, then steam until soft. A quick method is to cover it with microwave-safe film and heat in the microwave for about five minutes.
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Check the rice cooker; once the millet has cooked and opened up, add the mashed pumpkin.
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Stir until well combined.
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Enjoy the delightful and sweet millet pumpkin congee.
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Great for nourishing the stomach, heart, and skin.
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Visually appealing! Haha ๐