Yam and Millet Porridge
Yam and millet simmered together into a silky, smooth porridge that's a gentle, spleen-and-stomach-nourishing breakfast for seniors.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-06-12👁 66 views
Calories
200
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
35
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Yam150g
- Millet70g
- Red dates4
- Goji berries5g
- Water800ml
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Peel the yam and cut into small pieces, soaking them in water to prevent browning.
- 2Rinse the millet, and pit and slice the red dates.
- 3Combine the millet, yam, red dates, and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- 4Reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes until soft and velvety.
- 5Add the goji berries during the last 5 minutes, lightly mashing some of the yam with a spoon if you'd like a thicker consistency, then serve.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 5g |
| Iron | 1.3mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Fiber | 4g |
Introduction
Peeled, cubed yam is simmered slowly with millet over low heat until the yam turns soft and melts into the porridge, leaving a smooth, velvety texture. This is a spleen-and-stomach-nourishing porridge that's long been favored in traditional food therapy, and it also makes a great everyday breakfast for seniors. Yam has a naturally soft, mild flavor that puts almost no strain on the digestive system, while millet is rich in B vitamins — together they're a gentle choice for older adults with declining digestive function.
Nutrition Highlights
- Yam contains mucilage proteins and dietary fiber, and is often used in traditional Chinese food therapy to strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach
- Millet is gentle in nature and rich in B vitamins, making it easy on an older adult's digestive system
- The porridge has a smooth, velvety texture that's easy to chew and swallow, suiting seniors with weaker teeth
- The low-fat, low-salt preparation also fits the everyday dietary needs of seniors managing blood lipids and blood pressure
Tips
- Wear gloves when peeling the yam, since its mucilage can irritate skin and cause itching
- Cut the yam into evenly sized pieces so it cooks down as evenly and softly as the millet
- For an even creamier texture, press some of the yam pieces with a spoon just before serving to thicken the porridge
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
