Job's Tears and Chicken Broth (Ying Mi Ji Rou Geng)

Why people make this dish

Parents often ask Nourilo: my child won’t eat, is too light for their age, and catches every cold that goes around — what can I do? The answer is rarely a single magic ingredient. Building a child’s constitution takes patience: regular mealtimes, gentle encouragement around vegetables, and nutritious, easy-to-digest food. This Job’s tears and chicken broth is a good place to start. Nourilo came across it on television and was taken by how practical it is — coix seeds form a naturally silky, porridge-like base; diced chicken adds protein; green peas or corn and goji berries make it colourful and appealing. It is mild, warming, and easy on a small stomach.