About the Recipe
This congee is ideal when you're experiencing signs of Liver Qi stagnation - like irritability, bloating, sighing, or emotional heaviness. The ginger warms and moves, while peach gently nourishes and softens tension in both body and spirit. It’s a soft landing food that doesn’t push - just invites circulation.
Ingredients
1/2 cup jasmine rice (or white short-grain rice)
4–5 cups water or bone broth (adjust for texture)
1 ripe peach, peeled and sliced
1–2 thin slices fresh ginger (adjust based on constitution)
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: drizzle of honey or touch of cinnamon if needed for taste or dryness
Preparation
Rinse rice and place in a pot with water or broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
After 20–30 minutes, add peach slices and ginger.
Simmer until rice breaks down and mixture becomes thick and creamy (total cook time ~45–60 min).
Add honey or cinnamon to taste; enjoy warm
Primary Symptoms
Stress, Irritability, Emotional Constraint
Notes and Variations
Swap peach for apricot if you tend to run hot or feel dry in the throat
Add a few goji berries if your eyes feel tired or strained
Use more ginger if you're bloated, sluggish, or feeling foggy after meals
Keep it simple with just rice and ginger if your digestion is sensitive or you're recovering from stress