This recipe will support the Lung and Spleen function which will aid in the release of mucus. This recipe is also good for chronic cough.
Barely is also an anti-cancer food.
Rinse the Chinese barley, and lily bulb.
To boiling water add the barley and lily bulb. Lower to a simmer and partially cover the cereal.
After 15 minutes add the dates.
Cook for another 15 minutes or until desired consistency.
Spoon the cereal into a bowl and add honey and cinnamon.
Tip: Keep an eye on the barley to ensure the water does not dry out.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse the Chinese barley, and lily bulb.
To boiling water add the barley and lily bulb. Lower to a simmer and partially cover the cereal.
After 15 minutes add the dates.
Cook for another 15 minutes or until desired consistency.
Spoon the cereal into a bowl and add honey and cinnamon.
Tip: Keep an eye on the barley to ensure the water does not dry out.
Comment *I don’t see lotus seed on the list of ingredients but it says to add it with the barley.
Also, when do I add the lily bulb?
Comment *I”ve never used Lily bulb before, what should I look for in purchasing them and where can I get them? Is it just the garden lily bulb? or is there a food appropriate one?
Comment *i have the same two questions above.
Comment *Can this be made with mung beans instead of barley, for those of us with gluten allergy?
I went to multiple gluten websites when I first discover Job’s tears. This is one that I used the http://www.gluten.guide -you can also just google are they gluten free. I’m gluten-free , seriously sensitive but never diagnosed as celiac. I’ve tried them and have never bothered me. They’re delicious, a bit chewy almost like a pearl pasta but with a firmer texture and hearty flavor. Mary C Comment *
Comment *Can this be made with mung beans or another substitute, instead of barley, for those of us with gluten allergy?
Chinese pearl barley aka job’s tears aka coix seed is naturally GF.