Asparagus, pounded ginger, and black pepper cream of rice soup with salt and sunflower oil. (Ayurvedic Recipes

Asparagus, pounded ginger, and black pepper cream of rice soup with salt and sunflower oil.

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A simple rice congee great for late spring colds and congestion. Like chicken soup but without the heaviness of chicken. Black pepper stimulates circulation and lightens the step. Discovered at Congee Village, a Chinese Restaurant in Manhattan, NY on Bowery St.

Ayurveda Notes (help)
Ojas building but Kapha pacifying, asparagus increases mucous; both ginger and black pepper help to expectorate it.

Dosha: Vata- Pitta- Kapha-
Quality: Sharp, Soft, Oily, Liquid
Taste: Sweet, Pungent

Cooking Hints (Click here for Cooking Poetry)
Boil water. Then add all the ingredients.

Posted on March 20, 2007 9:20 PM | Get Recipe | Link

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