This book is an introduction to the tradition of Chinese medicinal porridges, called jook in Cantonese and "congee" or "porridge" in English. By combining specific grains, vegetables, meats, eggs or various Chinese herbs and simmering them in a crock-pot overnight, one can cook up medicinal porridges for every type of ailment. Hundreds of medicinal porridge recipes are included for both prevention and remedial purposes. This book can be used by laypersons as well as physicians.