时间：12/30/2023 12/31/2023
地点：星河禅修中心
主讲：Lucy Zhou
每周一素
南瓜玉米粥
简介：
这是一道口感香甜、营养丰富的素食粥品，南瓜的细腻甜美搭配玉米的清香，熬煮成粘稠软糯的粥，温润可口，适合作为早餐或养生餐。
材料：
南瓜 200克（去皮去籽，切块）
玉米粒 100克（鲜玉米或速冻玉米）
大米 100克（提前浸泡30分钟）
小米 50克（可选，提高粥的浓稠度）
清水 1.2升
盐 1/4茶匙（可选，提升甜味）
做法：
1. 准备食材：
南瓜去皮去籽后切小块，大米和小米洗净，提前浸泡30分钟，让口感更软糯。
2. 熬煮粥底：
锅中加入1.2升清水，放入大米和小米，大火煮沸后转小火慢熬15分钟，不时搅拌防止粘锅。
3. 加入南瓜和玉米：
放入南瓜块和玉米粒，继续小火熬煮15-20分钟，直至南瓜软烂、粥变得浓稠。
4. 搅拌增稠：
用勺子轻轻搅拌，让部分南瓜溶解到粥中，使口感更加浓郁细腻。
5. 调味收尾：
依据个人口味，可加入少许盐提升甜味，搅拌均匀后关火。
6. 装碗享用：
将煮好的南瓜玉米粥盛入碗中，稍微放凉后即可食用，口感香甜细腻，温润养胃。
Date: 12/30/2023 12/31/2023
Location: Star River Meditation Center
Teacher: Lucy Zhou
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Pumpkin and Corn Porridge
Summary:
This is a naturally sweet and nutritious vegan porridge where soft pumpkin and fragrant corn are simmered with rice to create a thick and comforting dish, perfect for breakfast or a healthy meal.
Ingredients:
Pumpkin 200g (peeled, deseeded, and diced)
Corn kernels 100g (fresh or frozen)
Rice 100g (soaked for 30 minutes)
Millet 50g (optional, for a thicker consistency)
Water 1.2L
Salt 1/4 teaspoon (optional, to enhance sweetness)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel and dice the pumpkin. Rinse the rice and millet, then soak them for 30 minutes to achieve a softer texture.
2. Cook the Base:
In a pot, add 1.2L of water along with the soaked rice and millet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Add Pumpkin and Corn:
Add the diced pumpkin and corn kernels, then continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin is soft and the porridge thickens.
4. Mash for Creaminess:
Gently stir with a spoon to help some of the pumpkin dissolve into the porridge, creating a smoother and richer texture.
5. Final Seasoning:
If desired, add a small pinch of salt to enhance the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and corn. Stir well before turning off the heat.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle the porridge into bowls, let it cool slightly, and enjoy. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and soothing for the stomach.
