Ejiao Congee (Donkey-Hide Gelatin Congee)

 Ejiao congee is a traditional nourishing Chinese health porridge. 

With mild and mellow flavor, it combines soft simmered rice and dissolved ejiao, which is nourishing, warm and easy to digest. 

It is a classic health-preserving staple for daily conditioning and light nourishment.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

100g round grain rice

15g Chinese Ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin)

Supplementary Ingredients

1 red date

A small handful of wolfberries

5g rock sugar (adjustable)

Optional Additives

A little longan or sliced ginger

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Pretreat the raw materials

   Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in clean water for 20 minutes to soften the grains.

   Rinse red dates and wolfberries; break the ejiao into small pieces for easier melting.
2. Cook the plain congee base

   Pour adequate clean water into a pot and bring it to a boil.

   Add the soaked rice, turn to low heat after re-boiling, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.

   Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot bottom, until the congee turns thick and creamy.
3. Add nourishing ingredients

   Put red dates into the congee and continue simmering for 8 minutes.

   Add broken ejiao pieces and rock sugar, stir gently with a spoon constantly until ejiao is completely dissolved with no lumps.
4. Slow simmer to blend flavor

   Keep low heat and simmer for another 5 minutes to fully integrate the nutrition and taste of ejiao with the congee.

   Add wolfberries at the last minute and turn off the heat to retain their fresh taste and nutrients.
5. Rest and serve

   Let the ejiao congee sit for 3 minutes.

   Scoop into bowls and serve warm for the best nourishing effect and taste.

Cooking Tips

1. Ejiao must be simmered on low heat and stirred continuously to avoid caking or sticking.
2. Do not add too much water; a thick congee texture works better with ejiao.
3. The amount of rock sugar can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.
4. It is recommended to eat it warm in the morning or evening for better absorption.
5. People with poor digestion should eat an appropriate amount to avoid greasy discomfort.