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Purple Yam Barley Porridge by Maomao Mom 
P 
urple 
yam is 
high in 
fiber 
and 
loaded with anti-
oxidants. Its 
bright lavender 
color makes 
unique exotic 
porridge.  
Prepare Time: 
10 minutes 
Cook time: 
45 minutes 
Serves: 
12 servings 
Directions: 
1.  Clean the purple yam, remove the skin and cut into cubes of 1cm. 
2.  Wash the barley, rice and beans in the inner pot of Instant Pot.  
3.  Place the purple yam cubes and the baking soda in the inner pot.  
4.  Add water to the 8 mark on the inner pot. 
5.  Close the lid and put the steam release to the Sealing position. Select the Congee 
program and press [Adjust] to choose “More” setting for 45 minutes. 
6.  After the program finishes, let it cool for 10 minutes. Don’t try to release the pres-
sure as the starchy porridge will spill out. 
Serve plain or with sugar, honey or blue agave syrup. 
For more Chinese and English recipes, visit Maomao Mom's bilingual website at 
www.MaomaoMom.com 
Ingredients: 
Pearl barley: 3 tbsp 
Pot barley; 3 tbsp 
Buckwheat: 3 tbsp 
Glutinous rice: 3 tbsp 
Black glutinous rice: 3 tbsp 
Black eye beans: 3 tbsp 
Red beans: 3 tbsp 
Romano beans: 3 tbsp 
Brown rice: 3 tbsp 
1 purple yam (about 300g) 
Baking soda (optional) 1/6 
tsp. 










