Chinese Food Health gives you the basic approaches on how to nourish and preserve health in the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams watermelon skin
• 100 grams rice
• Dash of salt
• 2 liters water

Method:

1. Cut the watermelon rind in strips before peeling. Remove the green rind and pink flesh.
2. Wash and dice the rind, season with salt.
3. Wash and drain rice.
4. Place water, diced watermelon rinds, and rice in a pot.
5. Bring to boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes.
6. Add salt and then serve.

Efficacy:

1. Relieve summer heat
2. Regenerate body fluid and slake thirst
3. Facilitate urination and disperse swelling
4. Mitigate heat stroke and diabetes