Dried Longan and Red Dates Congee

Method5 steps

1. 1

   Soak the Dried Longan

   浸泡桂圆

   Remove the dried longan flesh, rinse twice with clean water, and soak in a bowl for 10 minutes.

   将桂圆肉扒出，用清水洗两次，放入碗中浸泡 10 分钟

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Wash off surface impurities.洗净表面杂质
   • 💡 Soaking helps the dried longan release more flavor during cooking.浸泡可以使桂圆在煮制时更易出味
   
2. 2

   Soak the Red Dates

   浸泡红枣

   Rinse the red dates (jujube) twice with clean water and soak in a bowl for 10 minutes.

   红枣用清水洗两次，放入碗中浸泡 10 分钟

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Clean the folds of the red dates (jujube) carefully.红枣褶皱处需仔细清洗
   
3. 3

   Rinse the Rice and Add Water

   淘米加水

   Place the glutinous rice in the rice cooker, rinse twice with clean water, then add 2000ml of water.

   糯米放入电饭锅中，清水淘米两次后，加入 2000ml 水

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Do not rinse too many times to avoid nutrient loss.淘米次数不宜过多，以免营养流失
   
4. 4

   Add the Ingredients

   加入配料

   Add the dried longan and red dates (jujube) to the rice cooker.

   将桂圆和红枣加入电饭锅

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Pour in the soaking water as well to enhance the flavor.连同浸泡的水一并倒入可增加风味
   
5. 5

   Start Cooking

   开启烹煮

   Turn on the rice cooker's rice-cooking mode; the congee will be ready in 1 hour.

   打开电饭锅煮饭模式，1 小时后粥成

   ⏱60 min

   • 💡 After cooking, let it sit for 5-10 minutes for a thicker, stickier texture.煮好后可焖 5-10 分钟，口感会更粘稠