Walnut Sesame Porridge

Walnuts nourish the kidney and strengthen the brain; black sesame nourishes liver and kidney, blackens hair, and moistens dryness. This porridge is a classic TCM tonic, especially for mental overwork and kidney-liver deficiency.

Ingredients

• Walnut kernels, 30g
• Black sesame seeds, 20g
• Rice, 80-100g
• Rock sugar, to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Break walnut kernels into small pieces
2. Lightly toast black sesame (optional, aids digestion)
3. Rinse rice, add with walnuts and sesame to pot
4. Add about 800ml water, bring to boil, then simmer
5. Cook until porridge is thick (30-40 minutes)
6. Add rock sugar to taste if desired

Benefits

Nourishes Kidney

Both walnuts and sesame enter the Kidney meridian, tonifying kidney essence and improving lower back weakness and tinnitus.

Blackens Hair & Strengthens Brain

Sesame blackens hair; walnuts strengthen the brain. Good for premature graying, poor memory, and mental fatigue.

Relieves Constipation

Rich in oils, moistens dryness and lubricates the intestines for constipation.

Anti-Aging

High in unsaturated fats and vitamin E, with antioxidant and anti-aging effects.

Suitable For

• Mental overwork, students, office workers
• Premature graying, hair loss
• Poor memory, forgetfulness
• Dry constipation

Precautions

• Not suitable for spleen deficiency with loose stools
• Use with caution during diarrhea
• Can eat daily or every other day