Congee with Chen Pi & Goji Berries

Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

In TCM, this warm and comforting congee is ideal for times when the body feels depleted, digestion is sluggish or energy is low. Chicken bone broth nourishes Qi, Blood and Essence to strengthen from within, while sticky rice gently supports the Spleen and provides grounding, easy-to-digest energy. Chen Pi helps move stuck Qi, easing bloating and promoting smoother digestion, especially when stress or rich foods create heaviness. Goji berries and black sesame seeds nourish Liver and Kidney Yin, supporting vitality, mood, skin and vision. A hard-boiled egg adds Blood and Essence-building nourishment, bringing substance and stability to the bowl.

Together, these ingredients offer warmth, clarity and deep nourishment — a simple way to restore balance and reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms.

Congee with Chen Pi and Goji Berries for NRQi Studio

You’ll Need

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sticky rice, bone broth and Chen Pi and bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes with the lid on.

  3. Once the rice has cooked, remove from the burner, quickly add the Goji Berries and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.

  4. After 5 minutes, remove the lid, fluff up the rice and add the black sesame seeds and sliced hard boiled egg on top.

  5. Serves - 2 hungry adults

Serving Suggestions

  • Perfect for breakfast!

  • Ideal as a mid-morning snack.

What the Research Says…

Sesame seeds and menopausal health: Sesame ingestion affects sex hormones, antioxidant status, and possibly sex hormone status in post‑menopausal women.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16614415/ PubMed

Chenpi and gut–metabolic health:  A 2022 lab study found that Chen Pi extract shifted the balance of gut bacteria in ways that may be protective against obesity, although more research is needed. 
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1751-7915.14005

Goji berries and menopausal/menopausal‑like symptoms: Anxiolytic, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects of goji berry (Lycium barbarum L.) polysaccharides — suggesting benefit for menopause‑induced symptoms of anxiety and oxidative stress.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7585160/

TCM Food Benefits

  • 🍚 Sticky Rice – Strengthens Spleen Qi and gently warms the Middle Jiao

  • 🍲 Chicken Turmeric Bone Broth – Tonifies Qi and Yang, nourishes Blood and Essence

  • 🍊 Chen Pi (Dried Citrus Peel) – Moves stuck Qi, transforms Damp, supports digestion

  • 🍇 Goji Berries – Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin, moistens and brightens the eyes

  • ⚫ Black Sesame Seeds – Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin, supports hair and fertility

  • 🥚 Hard Boiled Egg – Builds Blood and Essence, nourishes Yin and supports recovery

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