Today's Recipe:
Homemade Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears Seed / Coix Seed) Barley Drink
These aren't regular barley—they're Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears / Coix Seed), a food-grade herb commonly used in Chinese medicine. Many people mistake them for barley because they look similar.
Yi Yi Ren is traditionally consumed to help drain excess dampness, support digestion, ease joint stiffness, and it's also commonly added to soups and porridges across East Asia. Some also use it as a supportive ingredient for skin conditions and overall wellness.
💡 Tip: If the seeds are still too hard after cooking, brew or simmer them again with water at around 80°C to make them softer and chewier.
Number of Servings: 2-4pax
The traditional way to cook by Stove:
What to prepare?1. 1 Stalk of Pandan Leaves, tied in 1 knot set
2. 1 Stalk of Lemongrass (Cut into Quarters and smashed)
3. 3 Table Spoon of Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears Seed / Coix Seed)
4. 1800g Water
5. A Pot + Cooking Spoon
Directions:
1. Bring Pot of 1800g water to boil.
2. Add Lemongrass, Pandan Leave knots and Coix Seed into the pot of water at the boiling temperature and stir well for 10 mins.
3. Boil, simmer and cover for at least 50-60mins.
4. Sieve and separate the Drink.
5. Once it's ready, you may leave it in the Cup / Pot to cool till 40 degrees Celsius.
6. Serve Hot or you may refrigerate it for cooling the drink.
The future way to cook by Thermomix:
What to prepare?1. 1 Stalk of Pandan Leaves, tied in 1 knot set
2. 1 Stalk of Lemongrass (Cut into Quarters and smashed)
3. 3 Table Spoon of Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears Seed / Coix Seed)
4. 1800g Water
5. Thermomix + Mixing Bowl + Simmering Basket + Spatula
Directions:
1. Place Lemongrass in mixing bowl, Cover with Lid and set to 3 sec, Speed to 3.5.
2. Transfer Lemongrass from Mixing bowl to Simmering Basket. Add Pandan Leave knots into Simmering Basket.
4. Wash Simmering Basket and add washed Coix Seed and water into Mixing bowl, place simmering basket, cook 60min, Temperature at 90 degrees, and Speed to 0.5. Cover with Lid.
5. Once it's ready, you may Serve Hot or you may refrigerate it for cooling the drink.
Please note: Let the drink cool to around 40°C or below before adding honey for a naturally sweeter taste. The taste may vary depending on types of Honey and its concentrate.
A Great way to save is to cook at home!
Time spent;
Stove cooking style: min. 60mins, max 70mins
Thermomix cooking style: 60mins
Thermomix cooking style: 60mins
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