Water Chestnut and Job's Tears (Coix) Congee

Why people make this congee

Nourilo got thinking about gout after a long day of walking left his own feet sore. People prone to gout — often those who are overweight, or living with high blood lipids, high blood pressure, diabetes, or who drink heavily over long periods — know how punishing those joint flare-ups can be, usually starting at the base of the big toe. Both water chestnut and Job’s tears are low-purine foods, which is why he likes them as a gentle everyday dish for people managing gout.