Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge
Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge is a comforting Chinese dessert with tender grains and beans that cook down into a creamy, lightly sweet base. Tapioca pearls add a pleasant chew, while brown sugar and raisins round out the warmth and depth. Serve it warm for dessert or as a cozy afternoon treat, especially on cool days.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the red beans in a large container, cover with several inches of cool water, and let sit for 3 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Combine the red beans and barley in a pot and add enough water to fill the pot halfway. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
- 3
Stir the rice into the bean-barley mixture; add more water if it has all been absorbed. Cook the rice mixture for 20 minutes. Add the mung beans and cook for 20 minutes.
- 4
Stir the oats, millet, and tapioca into the rice mixture; cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until all the grains are softened, about 20 minutes. Add more water to reach your preferred porridge thickness. Stir the brown sugar and raisins into the porridge and cook for 5 minutes more. Take the pot off the heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Serve hot or chilled.
- Calories 149.02 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 32.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.93 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 1.92 mg Low Source
- Sodium 28.33 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.73 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.11 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 7.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.66 mg Low Source
- Potassium 74.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Eight Treasure Sweet Porridge is a Chinese breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Boba Tapioca Pearls, Brown Sugar, and Dried Red Beans. Each serving provides about 149.02 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Boba Tapioca Pearls, Brown Sugar, Dried Red Beans, Millet. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Eight-Treasure Sweet Porridge easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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