Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Congee

Why people make this congee

Anyone dealing with gout knows the drill: watch the purines, cut back on organ meats, shellfish, sardines, and beer. But strict no-purine diets can also strip away needed protein. Nourilo’s preferred approach is to keep daily purine intake within a sensible range — roughly 75 mg — while maintaining a healthy weight, rather than eliminating entire food groups. This humble congee with hawthorn and tangerine peel has a long tradition of being served to gout-prone individuals to help support digestion and encourage smoother elimination of metabolic waste.