Carrot, Water Chestnut and Tangerine Peel Congee

Why people make this congee

Stomach ulcers are common, and in their early stages they may produce only mild bloating after meals or occasional nausea. As the condition progresses, upper abdominal pain after eating — sometimes severe — becomes the defining feature. Notably, dairy products can sometimes worsen symptoms rather than soothe them.

People with gastric ulcers are advised to eat more foods rich in vitamins A and C, which support the repair of injured gastrointestinal tissue. Carrots are a rich source of beta-carotene (provitamin A), which the body readily converts to vitamin A. In traditional Chinese food therapy, this congee — with carrot, water chestnut and tangerine peel — is associated with strengthening the spleen, opening the appetite, regulating qi and reducing gut inflammation. It is one of Nourilo’s recommendations for people managing gastric and duodenal ulcers.