How to make barley and red bean porridge
In the past 10 days, hot topics on the Internet have mainly focused on healthy eating, healthy recipes and seasonal disease prevention. Barley and red bean porridge, as a traditional health food, has attracted much attention for its effects of removing dampness, reducing swelling, and beautifying the skin. The following is the detailed production method and related data compiled by hot spots.
1. Nutritional value of barley and red bean porridge

| Ingredients | Main nutrients | Content per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| barley | Protein, dietary fiber, vitamin B1 | Protein 12.8g, dietary fiber 2g |
| red beans | Iron, potassium, anthocyanins | Iron 7.4mg, potassium 860mg |
2. Basic version production method
1.Ingredients preparation: 50g barley, 50g red beans, 1000ml water (the proportion can be adjusted according to preference)
2.Production steps:
① Soak in advance: Soak barley and red beans respectively for more than 4 hours (need to be refrigerated in summer)
② Blanching: Boil barley in cold water for 2 minutes to remove astringency
③ Stew: Put all ingredients into a casserole, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour
④ Seasoning: Add rock sugar/brown sugar according to taste (no more than 20g recommended)
3. Popular variant practices across the Internet
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|---|---|---|---|
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4. Precautions
1.Taboo groups: Pregnant women, menstruating women, and people with renal insufficiency should eat with caution
2.Best time to eat: Recommended as breakfast or afternoon tea (about 200 calories/bowl)
3.Save method: Refrigerated for no more than 2 days, frozen for 1 week
5. Feedback from netizens’ measured data
| experience dimension | Positive rating | FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Dehumidifying effect | 82% | Need to be consumed continuously for more than 3 days |
| Taste score | 4.2/5 | It may feel bland when you first try it |
| Production difficulty | Newbie friendly | Soaking time is easy to ignore |
6. Expert advice
1. The Chinese Medicinal Diet Research Association recommends: It is appropriate to consume 3-4 times a week, and the effect will be better when combined with appropriate exercise.
2. Nutritionists remind: Diabetics can use sugar substitutes for seasoning, and it is recommended to eat them with protein foods.
3. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine: the best season for consumption is at the turn of spring and summer, and tangerine peel can be added to regulate qi and strengthen the spleen.
Current social platform data shows that the number of views of the topic #Barley and Red Bean Porridge Challenge has exceeded 8 million, making it a new favorite among health experts. It is recommended that first-timers choose to make it on weekends to fully experience the mellow taste brought by slow cooking.
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