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Vietnam Authentic home cooking from Vietnam, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Vietnam as Cháo chay cho người bệnh
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Pumpkin and Cashew Congee for Recovery

Bảo Bình
Bảo Bình @baobinh_nguyetthanh
Ho Chi Minh

I once had a memorable experience with congee made for someone who was sick. That year, I was seriously ill, and my younger sister lovingly cooked a pot of congee with all kinds of vegetables, colorful ingredients, and plenty of seasonings—packed with nutrition. Seeing how much effort she put in, I tried my best to finish it. But honestly, after that, it took me a whole year before I could eat congee again.

Why? Because when you're sick, you really just want something light, mild, easy to swallow, and easy to digest. Even though your body needs nourishment, if the food is too complicated or “healthy,” it can feel heavy and have the opposite effect.

From that, I learned an important lesson: nourishing food doesn’t mean “overloading with nutrients,” but rather bringing comfort and real recovery.

This pumpkin and cashew congee is proof: the natural sweetness of pumpkin, a hint of richness from cashews, cooked until soft and smooth, with a mild flavor and no fuss—just right for someone who needs to recover both physically and mentally.

I once had a memorable experience with congee made for someone who was sick. That year, I was seriously ill, and my younger sister lovingly cooked a pot of congee with all kinds of vegetables, colorful ingredients, and plenty of seasonings—packed with nutrition. Seeing how much effort she put in, I tried my best to finish it. But honestly, after that, it took me a whole year before I could eat congee again.

Why? Because when you're sick, you really just want something light, mild, easy to swallow, and easy to digest. Even though your body needs nourishment, if the food is too complicated or “healthy,” it can feel heavy and have the opposite effect.

From that, I learned an important lesson: nourishing food doesn’t mean “overloading with nutrients,” but rather bringing comfort and real recovery.

This pumpkin and cashew congee is proof: the natural sweetness of pumpkin, a hint of richness from cashews, cooked until soft and smooth, with a mild flavor and no fuss—just right for someone who needs to recover both physically and mentally.

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Pumpkin and Cashew Congee for Recovery

Bảo Bình
Bảo Bình @baobinh_nguyetthanh
Ho Chi Minh

I once had a memorable experience with congee made for someone who was sick. That year, I was seriously ill, and my younger sister lovingly cooked a pot of congee with all kinds of vegetables, colorful ingredients, and plenty of seasonings—packed with nutrition. Seeing how much effort she put in, I tried my best to finish it. But honestly, after that, it took me a whole year before I could eat congee again.

Why? Because when you're sick, you really just want something light, mild, easy to swallow, and easy to digest. Even though your body needs nourishment, if the food is too complicated or “healthy,” it can feel heavy and have the opposite effect.

From that, I learned an important lesson: nourishing food doesn’t mean “overloading with nutrients,” but rather bringing comfort and real recovery.

This pumpkin and cashew congee is proof: the natural sweetness of pumpkin, a hint of richness from cashews, cooked until soft and smooth, with a mild flavor and no fuss—just right for someone who needs to recover both physically and mentally.

I once had a memorable experience with congee made for someone who was sick. That year, I was seriously ill, and my younger sister lovingly cooked a pot of congee with all kinds of vegetables, colorful ingredients, and plenty of seasonings—packed with nutrition. Seeing how much effort she put in, I tried my best to finish it. But honestly, after that, it took me a whole year before I could eat congee again.

Why? Because when you're sick, you really just want something light, mild, easy to swallow, and easy to digest. Even though your body needs nourishment, if the food is too complicated or “healthy,” it can feel heavy and have the opposite effect.

From that, I learned an important lesson: nourishing food doesn’t mean “overloading with nutrients,” but rather bringing comfort and real recovery.

This pumpkin and cashew congee is proof: the natural sweetness of pumpkin, a hint of richness from cashews, cooked until soft and smooth, with a mild flavor and no fuss—just right for someone who needs to recover both physically and mentally.

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Ingredients

2 bowls
  • 2 handfulswhite rice (preferably brown rice)
  • 1small piece of pumpkin
  • 1small handful of raw cashews
  • 1little cilantro
  • Salt, vegetable bouillon
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    Add the rice to a pot and simmer until very soft. You can also pulse the rice briefly in a blender to break it up, which will help it cook faster and make the congee easier to eat for someone recovering.

  2. 2

    Add the pumpkin and lightly crushed cashews to the pot and cook together with the rice.

  3. 3

    When the congee is soft, creamy, and smooth, season with salt and vegetable bouillon to taste. When serving, you can add a little cilantro for extra flavor.

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Published in the US on September 07, 2025 14:01
Ho Chi Minh
Tôi đến với ẩm thực chay từ một nhân duyên trong gia đình, và dần dần, việc ăn chay và nấu món chay trở thành một phần tự nhiên trong đời sống như hơi thở, như thói quen chăm sóc thân tâm một cách dịu dàng.Qua nhiều năm nấu chay cho những người thân yêu, tôi nhận ra: nấu ăn chay không khó. Thật ra, chỉ cần rau củ tự nhiên, một chút khéo léo và sự lắng lòng khi đứng bếp, bạn đã có thể tạo nên những bữa ăn đầy đủ dinh dưỡng, ngon miệng và thanh tịnh.Tôi viết blog này không phải để dạy bạn phải nấu “đúng công thức”. Mỗi món ăn tôi chia sẻ chỉ là một gợi ý để bạn có thể tự do sáng tạo theo nguyên liệu, khẩu vị, hay cảm hứng riêng của mình. Nấu ăn, với tôi, là một hành trình linh hoạt và sống động không áp đặt, không khuôn mẫu.Chúc bạn tìm thấy niềm vui nơi căn bếp nhỏ, và nuôi dưỡng được sự an lành trong từng bữa ăn chay giản dị. “Bếp là nơi nuôi dưỡng Sự tĩnh lặng dịu dàng Tới lui luôn cẩn trọng Nấu với tâm bình an”
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