Discover the secret to vitality and longevity with this traditional Chinese superfood powder made from three powerful black ingredients. This nutrient-dense blend has been passed down through generations and is credited with maintaining health and vigor well into old age. Simple to prepare and incredibly nutritious, this powder can be made in bulk and enjoyed daily.
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz/1 cup) black beans (green-core variety preferred)
- 200g (7 oz/1 cup) black rice
- 200g (7 oz/1¼ cups) black sesame seeds
- Water for soaking and rinsing
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Black Beans
Rinse 200g black beans thoroughly, removing any damaged or discolored beans. Soak in warm water for 30 minutes until slightly expanded. Drain well.
Step 2: Roast the Black Beans
Heat a dry pan over high heat. Add drained black beans and stir constantly to evaporate moisture. Reduce to medium-low heat and continue roasting for 10-15 minutes until the skins crack slightly, insides turn pale yellow, and beans smell fragrant. They should be crispy when tested. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Step 3: Prepare the Black Rice
Rinse 200g black rice and drain. Add to a dry pan over high heat, stirring until grains separate and water evaporates. Reduce to medium heat and continue roasting for 8-10 minutes until grains pop like popcorn and release a nutty aroma. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Step 4: Roast the Black Sesame Seeds
Rinse black sesame seeds and drain well. Toast in a pan over low-medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes until seeds become loose, start popping lightly, and smell richly aromatic. Be careful not to burn them. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Step 5: Grind the Ingredients
Using a spice grinder or food processor, grind each ingredient separately into fine powder:
- First grind the cooled black rice until very fine
- Grind black sesame seeds (may need to stop and stir due to oil content)
- Finally grind the black beans until powdery
Step 6: Mix and Store
Combine all three powders in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. The mixture should be fine, dry, and fluffy with a rich nutty fragrance. Transfer to a clean, completely dry glass jar with an airtight lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
Step 7: Daily Consumption
Take 2 tablespoons daily, preferably in the morning. Mix with hot water, milk, yogurt, or add to porridge. Can be sweetened with honey or enjoyed plain. Always use a clean, dry spoon to prevent moisture contamination.
Time and Servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 30 daily servings
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: Approximately 95 per serving
Why This Recipe is Beneficial
This traditional “Three Blacks Powder” combines three nutritional powerhouses that work synergistically to support overall health. Black beans provide plant-based protein that’s twice that of pork and three times that of eggs by weight. Black rice offers powerful anthocyanins and antioxidants that fight aging and inflammation. Black sesame seeds deliver essential minerals, healthy fats, and compounds that support hair health and cognitive function. Together, these ingredients create a complete nutritional supplement that supports energy levels, promotes healthy skin and hair, aids digestion, and provides sustained vitality. The roasting process makes the nutrients more bioavailable while creating a delicious, nutty flavor that makes daily consumption enjoyable rather than medicinal.
Three Blacks Powder
A traditional Chinese superfood powder made from black beans, black rice, and black sesame seeds, this nutrient-dense blend supports vitality and longevity.
Main Ingredients
- 200 g black beans (green-core variety preferred) (Rinse and soak before roasting.)
- 200 g black rice (Rinse and roast before grinding.)
- 200 g black sesame seeds (Rinse and toast before grinding.)
Others
- Water (For soaking and rinsing the ingredients.)
Preparation
- Rinse black beans thoroughly, removing any damaged or discolored beans. Soak in warm water for 30 minutes until slightly expanded. Drain well.
- Heat a dry pan over high heat. Add drained black beans and stir constantly to evaporate moisture. Reduce to medium-low heat and continue roasting for 10-15 minutes until the skins crack slightly, insides turn pale yellow, and beans smell fragrant. They should be crispy when tested. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Rinse black rice and drain. Add to a dry pan over high heat, stirring until grains separate and water evaporates. Reduce to medium heat and continue roasting for 8-10 minutes until grains pop like popcorn and release a nutty aroma. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Rinse black sesame seeds and drain well. Toast in a pan over low-medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes until seeds become loose, start popping lightly, and smell richly aromatic. Be careful not to burn them. Transfer to a plate to cool.
Grinding
- Using a spice grinder or food processor, grind each ingredient separately into fine powder.
- First grind the cooled black rice until very fine.
- Grind black sesame seeds (may need to stop and stir due to oil content).
- Finally grind the black beans until powdery.
Mixing and Storing
- Combine all three powders in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. The mixture should be fine, dry, and fluffy with a rich nutty fragrance.
- Transfer to a clean, completely dry glass jar with an airtight lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
Consumption
- Take 2 tablespoons daily, preferably in the morning. Mix with hot water, milk, yogurt, or add to porridge. Can be sweetened with honey or enjoyed plain. Always use a clean, dry spoon to prevent moisture contamination.
This powder supports energy levels, promotes healthy skin and hair, aids digestion, and provides sustained vitality. The roasting process makes the nutrients more bioavailable while creating a delicious, nutty flavor.
