It’s Just Rice and Water — So Why Did Chinese Medicine Value It So Highly?

Description What makes a Western man ask for Chinese congee when he gets sick? Congee may look incredibly simple, but it has been part of Chinese food culture — and Chinese medicine — for a very long time. In this video, I’ll show you why Chinese people reach for congee when they want something gentle, how Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at this simple food, and the fascinating story of mi you (米油) — the creamy layer that forms on top of slowly cooked congee and was highly valued in traditional Chinese writings. We’ll also look at an ancient Chinese medical text that used warm, thin congee as part of a treatment method. I’m Yu Le, a TCM professional based in Australia. I share everyday Chinese habits and the thinking behind them — without making them more complicated than they need to be. Have you tried Chinese congee? What’s your favourite kind? Tell me in the comments. Hashtags #Congee #ChineseMedicine #TCM #ChineseFood #ChineseCulture #HealthyEating #TraditionalChineseMedicine