Date: 03/15/2025 03/16/2025
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Shilin Long
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Mung Bean and Pumpkin Porridge
Summary:
Mung bean and pumpkin porridge is a sweet and nutritious vegetarian dish that helps cool the body and nourish the digestive system.
Ingredients:
Mung beans 100g
Pumpkin 200g (peeled and diced)
Rice 50g
Water 1000ml
Rock sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions:
1. Soak the Mung Beans:
Rinse the mung beans thoroughly and soak them for two hours to soften them for cooking.
2. Cook the Mung Beans:
In a pot, add water and the soaked mung beans. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until they start to break open.
3. Add the Rice:
Add the washed rice and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. Add the Pumpkin:
Add the diced pumpkin and cook for another 15 minutes until the pumpkin softens and blends into the porridge.
5. Adjust Sweetness:
Add rock sugar to taste and stir well. Cook until the porridge reaches a thick and smooth consistency, then turn off the heat.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle into bowls and let it cool slightly before serving. This porridge is perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
