How to Make Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert, also known as babaofan, is a traditional Chinese dessert that is both delicious and nutritious. This sweet and creamy porridge is made with a variety of ingredients, including glutinous rice, red beans, lotus seeds, and jujube fruits, making it a flavorful and satisfying treat.

Originating from Chinese cuisine, Eight Treasure Porridge Dessert has been enjoyed for centuries and is often served during special occasions and festivals. The combination of di...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dried small red beans (adzuki beans)
  • water to cover
  • ¼ cup barley
  • ½ cup glutinous sweet rice
  • ¼ cup dried mung bean
  • ¼ cup oats
  • ¼ cup millet
  • ¼ cup dried small pearl tapioca
  • ½ cup brown sugar, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 3 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine red beans and barley in a pot; add enough water to fill 1/2 the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until beans and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix rice into bean-barley mixture; add more water if it has all been absorbed. Cook rice mixture for 20 minutes. Add mung beans; cook for 20 minutes.
  • Mix oats, millet, and tapioca into rice mixture; cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until all the grains are softened, about 20 minutes. Add more water to reach desired thickness of porridge. Stir brown sugar and raisins into porridge; cook for 5 minutes more. Remove pot from heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Serve hot or chilled.
  • Nutrition

    164 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 199mg