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Black Sesame & Walnut Porridge

Home Congee & PorridgeBlack Sesame & Walnut Porridge
  • Prep Time
    10 Mins
  • Cook Time
    20 Mins
  • Serving
    2 People
  • Serv Size
    Bowls

A beloved Chinese breakfast tonic: toasted black sesame seeds ground into a glossy, nutty porridge with rice, sweetened gently and topped with walnuts.

Rich, warming, and ready in half an hour — the kind of breakfast that feels like care in a bowl.

    Ingredients

      Directions

      Toasting the sesame until fragrant is what gives this porridge its deep, nutty soul.

      Step1

      Rinse the rice and soak it in the measured water for 20 minutes (or overnight).

      Step2

      Blend the soaked rice, its soaking water, and the toasted sesame seeds until completely smooth.

      Step3

      Pour the mixture into a pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.

      Step4

      Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring, until glossy and thickened to your liking.

      Step5

      Sweeten with rock sugar, ladle into bowls, and scatter the walnuts on top.

      Conclusion

      Black sesame is the classic 'black food' in the tradition, served through winter for steady energy. Shared as food tradition, not medical advice.