Five Nuts and Seeds “Chowder”

When I was growing up, I didn’t really think of this as a soup. Instead, it was a savory breakfast porridge, a Chinese oatmeal if you will. The thick chowder was always sold to me as something that’s “good for you”—and upon further inspection, I can see why my mom would say that. The base of the chowder includes ingredients like ground walnuts and sesame seeds, rich in textures and flavors. Naturally, this was my mother’s favorite dish when I was a kid, particularly because you could basica