Korean traditional holiday Donji & Food

What is the Dongji

Dongji is the 22nd season of the 24th season, and it is a holiday to eat red bean porridge. It's the shortest day of the year and the longest night of the year. It is said that people chased the evil spirits by picking red bean porridge on winter solstice to chase away the plague ghosts.

Comrades and Food

When the winter solstice falls on the first day of the winter solstice, it is called Aedongji, Jungdongji, and Laborji on the eve of the winter solstice. In Aedongji, I steamed and ate steamed red bean rice cake instead of red bean porridge, but these days, I eat red bean porridge regardless of whether I am picky or not. When you pick red bean porridge, you first serve your ancestral rites at the shrine, then scoop a bowl of it in the room, jangdok, and barn, and sprinkle porridge on the gate or wall while saying, "Cartoon!" It is a ritual to chase away evil spirits with red bean porridge, but on the other hand, it is to consider animals that lack food in winter. Then, the family eats red bean porridge, which is meaningful for the New Year.

the efficacy of red beans

First, it has the effect of improving vascular disease. Red beans contain an ingredient called saponin, which lowers cholesterol levels and facilitates blood circulation. It is also rich in potassium, which plays a role in suppressing blood pressure increase. Second, it has the effect of preventing and treating hair loss. There is vitamin B1 in red beans, which is said to be an essential nutrient for hair growth. Therefore, it helps not only scalp health but also hair health. Third, it has a skin care effect. Red beans contain an ingredient called anthocyanin, which is excellent in preventing aging due to its antioxidant action. Fourth, it has a diet effect. Red beans' own calories are 312 kcal per 100g, which is also good for diet foods due to its high satiety compared to calories. Fifth, it has the effect of improving constipation. Red beans themselves have a high content of dietary fiber, which actively helps intestinal exercise, which greatly helps relieve constipation symptoms. Sixth, it has the effect of removing swelling. Drinking red bean water promotes diuretic action, discharges waste products from the body, and discharges sodium, which is said to be good for removing swelling. Seventh, it has the effect of recovering from fatigue. It is said that the unique sweetness of red beans helps stabilize nerves and relieves stress.