Dried Oyster, Scallop, and Lean Pork Congee

Why people make this congee

A friend told Nourilo that insomnia is genuine misery — lying there turning side to side, never comfortable. Chronic poor sleepers tend to look worn out and often get a dry, bitter mouth, swollen gums, and mouth ulcers — the kind of “yin-deficient, flaring heat” picture that leaves anyone irritable. This savoury congee is traditionally taken to nourish yin and settle that inner heat, and it is a comforting bowl for people dealing with restless sleep, mouth sores, and a short temper.