Snow Fungus, Fo-Ti and Peanut Congee

Why people make this congee

Nourilo sees a lot of older folks whose gums slowly pull back, exposing the roots, leaving teeth loose and chewing weak — sometimes with a little bleeding. In traditional thinking this points to weak qi and blood, or a depleted kidney-yin reserve. This warm bowl of snow fungus, prepared fo-ti and peanut congee is a comforting, root-nourishing food that traditionally feeds the gums and bones over time.