Milk Porridge

Milk Porridge,

Formulas Name : Milk Porridge

Chinese Name : 乳粥

Drug Formulation

Yellow cow’s milk.

Source

From *The Prescriptions of the Emaciated Immortal for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.

Instructions for Use

Cook the porridge until half-done, drain off the rice water, add cow’s milk in place of the rice water, and continue cooking until done. Then ladle it into a bowl. Add half a liang of pure ghee to each bowl; place it on top of the porridge so it melts like oil, coating the entire surface. Stir well just before eating.

Note

Do not use water buffalo milk.

Milk Porridge,From *The Prescriptions of the Emaciated Immortal for Saving Lives*, Volume 1.,

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