The method of making coix seed
Release time : 03/06/2026 09:30:05
Job's tears are very nutritious, and they can be found in the southeastern part of China. They can be eaten as a staple food or used as an ingredient for soups, which cools the body and promotes diuresis.
There are many ways to cook Job's tears, and in many cities, the most common is Job's tears soup. The Job's tears soup has become a summer cooling delicacy.
Additionally, a number of people also use Job's Tears to make porridge, as it has anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
This so-called "king of the world's Poaceae plants" - Job's tears, is loved by people all over the world for its excellent medicinal effects.
Job's tears are easy to digest and absorb, whether used for nourishment or medical treatment, they have a very mild effect.
The main ingredients in the preparation methods include both sweet soup base and simmering garnish.
1. How to make Job's tears porridge (even better if you chill it after cooking in summer) (1) Prepare the ingredients: Job's tears and various grains (rice, red beans, mung beans, lotus seeds, dates...).
(2) Pour all the ingredients into a clay pot, rinse it thoroughly, and add about half of the water to soak for half an hour.
(3) Bring to a boil, then simmer in low heat for about 1 hour.
2. Instructions for Making Yi Reng Pork and Winter Melon Soup: Yi Ren (Job's Tears) is characterized by its sweet, slightly cool nature and mild coldness, with properties that facilitate diuresis, reduce swelling, strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, soothe muscles and relieve rheumatism, and clear heat and drain pus. It is a commonly used herb for diuretic and damp-clearing purposes.
(1) Soak the Job's root and wash it, rinse the pig bone and remove the foam on the surface with boiling water, then take it out.
(2) Wash the winter melon thoroughly and cut it into slices about 5mm thick, without removing the skin. The skin of the winter melon is beneficial for weight loss and beauty.
Slice ginger.
(3) In a pot, add boiling water and bring the cooked pork bones, winter melon, washed edible ginseng and ginger to the pot. After it boils over, discard the foam and simmer on medium-low heat for about an hour. Season with salt.
How to Choose and Select High-Quality Coix Seed: Firstly, observe if the coix seed is glossy. Only those with a good luster are of high quality. Additionally, examine its color; it should be white or yellowish-white with a uniform hue, as this indicates a superior quality.
Secondly, it's important to rub the edible seeds with your hands. The ones that are tough yet smooth are better; you can even catch a whiff of their aroma while doing so.
Additionally, everyone should also smell the rice to see if it has any off-odors. It is important to know that once cooked, rice can fill a room with its fragrance.
In the end, only by tasting it can we determine whether it is of superior quality. A good lotus root should be sweet or slightly sweet in taste, with a light and refreshing flavor that is pleasant to the palate.
Is there a beauty effect of Job's tears? Many people are aware of the dietary benefits of Job's tears, but they do not know that it has a beauty effect. Job's tears are rich in proteins, carbohydrates and eight kinds of amino acids which are essential for human beings, and have a strong whitening effect. It can also make skin smooth and tender. Job's tears are even the main ingredient in many famous cosmetics.
Below, let's learn how to make edible rice for beauty from scratch.
1. Whitening Lotion with Job's Tea: Ingredients: Job's Tea, Milk, Honey, Water, Paper Mask.
Method: 1. Soak about 100 grams of Job's tears in water for three hours, add it to a pot and cook on medium heat.
2. After boiling the water, simmer it over low heat for 10 minutes (it's better if you can cook it for longer).
3. Pour the cooked edible rice water into a sealed container such as a makeup water bottle, and refrigerate it.
How to use: After washing the face at night, mix an appropriate amount of koji rice water, milk, and a spoonful of honey, stir evenly, soak the facial sheet in it for 20 minutes before applying it on the face.
2. Making Job's Tears Rice for Fading Skin: 1. Take sufficient Job's Tears, wash well, and soak in water for several hours to soften the hard Job's Tears, saving time for the cooking process.
2. Take a certain amount of lilies, soak them in water until the petals are spread out, but don't let it sit too long.
3. Put the coix seed in a high-pressure cooker, add less than one half of water into it, cover and ignite, then open the valve after 6-8 minutes and let out the steam, open the lid.
4. Add the lilies, cover the pressure cooker with the lid, and let it cook for 6-8 minutes.
5. After the two steps of 3 and 4, the water surface in the pot is reduced by 2-3 centimeters when it's out. You can drink it hot or cool down later.
Job's tears, a kind of grain with a long history of cultivation in China, is one of the ancient medicine and food.
Most regions across the country produce it, with Fujian and Hebei being the main producers. Due to its high nutritional value, Job's tears are hailed as "the king of the Graminae family" and "the health food of life," and have recently been listed as anti-cancer foods in Japan, which has boosted their market value.
Today, let's explore the pharmacology of Job's tears and discuss its preparation methods.
1. For deficiency of spleen and lung yin, reduced appetite, and excessive dry heat with cough: Soak 60g of Job's tears (Coix seed), 60g of Chinese yam in water until soft, and then add a small amount of mulberry frost cake to it, chopped finely, and mix well. Consume as desired.
2. For constipation and a short, dark urine: 15 grams of Coix seed, 30 grams of winter melon seed, 10 grams of peach kernel, 10 grams of moutan bark, decocted in water for oral administration.
In auxiliary treatment for gastric cancer, cervical cancer, etc.: 30g of Job's tears, 30g of lotus seeds, 30g of semi-flowering amaranth root, decoct in water, and take once in the morning and once in the evening.
Can pregnant women consume Job's tears? Job's tears are beneficial for women, promoting digestion and strengthening the stomach, benefiting the lungs and clearing heat, repelling wind and dampness, nourishing the skin and maintaining youth, and lightening the body and prolonging life.
Job's tears are a kind of food and medicine that can be used in both ways. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that their texture is slippery, and they stimulate the uterine smooth muscle to contract, thereby potentially causing miscarriage. Therefore, it is advised for pregnant women to use them with caution. Many women have heard about Job's tears' potential beauty benefits and selectively increase their intake.
Pregnant women are a special group, and the period of pregnancy is a special physiological period. Because all nutrients needed by the fetus for growth and development are provided by the mother. The pregnant woman itself needs to reserve all nutrients for delivery and breastfeeding, and exercise. Once pregnant, the pregnant woman must consume all the nutrients needed by herself and the fetus.
From the mid-term of pregnancy, fetal development is rapid and the demand for nutrition increases significantly.
Therefore, in terms of diet, one should not be overly restrictive and should select food for nourishment with scientific rationality. It is imperative to avoid blind consumption, especially if the doctor has advised against certain foods. If discomfort arises, seek medical attention promptly.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only and should not be used for any medical diagnosis or treatment.
If discomfort arises, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately for a precise diagnosis and treatment by a face-to-face doctor.