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Pork Spine Congee

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Pork Spine Congee,Indicated for conditions of qi and blood deficiency, such as physical weakness, emaciation, malnutrition, and spleen-stomach deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : Pork Spine Congee

Chinese Name : 脊肉粥

Drug Formulation

2 liang of pork loin, 3 liang of japonica rice, and a small amount each of salt, sesame oil, and Sichuan pepper powder.

Source

From *Therapeutic Porridge Recipes*, citing *A Guide to Health-Promoting Foods*.

Benefits

Indicated for conditions of qi and blood deficiency, such as physical weakness, emaciation, malnutrition, and spleen-stomach deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the lean pork loin, cut it into small pieces, and stir-fry briefly in sesame oil. Then add the japonica rice and cook into porridge. When the porridge is nearly done, add the seasonings, fine salt, and Sichuan pepper, and boil for another 1–2 boils. It can be consumed at breakfast or dinner as desired.

Note

Avoid using fatty pork.

Pork Spine Congee,From *Therapeutic Porridge Recipes*, citing *A Guide to Health-Promoting Foods*.,Indicated for conditions of qi and blood deficiency, such as physical weakness, emaciation, malnutrition, and spleen-stomach deficiency-cold.

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