At the table
Stir gently and eat the grains and fruit with a spoon. Check red dates for stones before biting.
Dates may contain stones. Ask about additions if you have food restrictions; no health benefit is guaranteed.
Sweetness and thickness vary. This version includes dates and goji berries; simpler bowls may differ.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Sweetness and thickness vary. This version includes dates and goji berries; simpler bowls may differ.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Gentle grain flavor and sugary, fruity sweetness.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft swollen grains in a thick, slightly sticky soup.
- How it’s made
- Coix is simmered until tender and thick; cooked red dates, goji berries and sugar are added.
Sweetness and thickness vary. This version includes dates and goji berries; simpler bowls may differ.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Fujian.
About this regional connection
Fujian: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有米仁汤吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Miren means coix
In Ninghua, Sanming, miren is the local name for coix. The sweet soup highlights this local crop through slow cooking, which thickens the liquid and softens the grains.