Mushroom and sweet corn porridge is not corn grit, a porridge made from corn. It is a chinese vegetarian rice congee using white rice, dried chinese mushrooms, sweet corn kernels and carrot.
Sweet corn is rich in vitamin A and E which is good for the eyes and prevent bleeding gums. Vitamin E can also lower blood cholesterol, prevent blood clotting, high blood pressure and the hardening of the arteries.
Ingredients120g sweet corn
80g dried mushroom
80g carrot
8 cups of water
1 tsp salad oil
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
- Wash and dice the carrot
- Wash the sweet corn and drain
- Wash and soak the mushrooms until soft and drain
- Do not throw the soaking water. Strain it and add to the water used to cook the porridge. It will enhance the flavour of the porridge.
- Slice the mushrooms thinly
- Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes
- Place the rice in a pot and add the water
- Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer
- When the porridge is done, add the carrot, mushrooms and sweet corn and cook till soft
- Add the salt and salad oil before serving
Recipe link: Mushroom and sweet corn porridge
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