How to cook red beans and black rice
In the past 10 days, hot topics on the Internet have mainly focused on healthy eating, health recipes and traditional food preparation methods. Among them, red bean and black rice porridge has attracted much attention because of its rich nutrition and sweet taste. This article will introduce in detail how to cook red beans and black rice, and combine it with structured data to present you a complete cooking guide.
1. Nutritional value of red beans and black rice

Red beans and black rice are both traditional healthy ingredients, rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. Here is a comparison of their nutritional contents:
| Nutritional information | Red beans (per 100g) | Black rice (per 100 grams) |
|---|---|---|
| heat | 329 kcal | 341 kcal |
| protein | 21.7 grams | 8.9 grams |
| dietary fiber | 7.7 grams | 3.9 grams |
| iron | 7.4 mg | 1.6 mg |
2. Steps of cooking red beans and black rice
1.Prepare materials: 100g red beans, 100g black rice, appropriate amount of water, rock sugar or brown sugar (optional).
2.Soak: Wash the red beans and black rice separately and soak them in water for 4-6 hours (or overnight) to shorten the cooking time and improve the taste.
3.Cook: Put the soaked red beans and black rice into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water (the ratio is about 1:5), bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, until the red beans and black rice are soft and mushy.
4.seasoning: Add rock sugar or brown sugar according to personal taste, stir well and turn off the heat.
3. Cooking Tips
1.soaking time: Red beans and black rice have a hard texture. The longer they are soaked, the easier they will become soft when cooked.
2.Water volume control: If you like thick porridge, you can reduce the amount of water; if you like thin porridge, you can increase the amount of water appropriately.
3.Rice cooker cooking method: Put the soaked red beans and black rice into the rice cooker, select the "cooking porridge" mode, and complete it with one click.
4. Recommended combinations of red beans and black rice
Red bean and black rice porridge can be combined with a variety of ingredients to enhance the taste and nutrition:
| Pair with ingredients | Efficacy |
|---|---|
| red dates | Supplement blood and nourish skin |
| longan | Soothe the nerves and aid sleep |
| lotus seeds | Clear away heat and reduce internal heat |
| wolfberry | Improve eyesight and nourish kidneys |
5. Taboos on eating red beans and black rice
1.Indigestion: Red beans and black rice are difficult to digest, so those with weak gastrointestinal function should consume them in small amounts.
2.diabetics: If you need to add sugar, it is recommended to use sugar substitute or a small amount of honey.
3.Allergy: People allergic to legumes or grains should avoid consumption.
6. Summary
Red bean and black rice porridge is a simple, easy-to-make, nutritious and healthy delicacy suitable for all types of people. With proper soaking and cooking, you can easily make sweet, soft and glutinous porridge. Whether for breakfast or dinner, red bean and black rice porridge is a good choice.
I hope this article can provide you with practical cooking guidance, and I wish you healthy eating and delicious food!
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