Baby Rice Congee with Carrot
6–8 monthsPorridge
Prep5m
Cook30m
Servings4
Classic Chinese rice congee enriched with sweet carrot. This silky-smooth porridge is one of the most traditional first foods in Chinese culture, gentle and nourishing.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Rinse 2 tablespoons of rice and add to 1.5 cups of water.
- 2Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3Peel and finely grate 1 small carrot, add to the congee.
- 4Continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the carrot is very soft and the congee is silky.
- 5Blend until completely smooth for younger babies.
- 6Add breast milk or formula to thin if needed. Serve warm.
Safety Notes
Nitrate Caution: Homemade Purees
Homemade purees of spinach, beets, and carrots may contain high nitrate levels for babies under 6 months. Commercial baby food is tested for safe nitrate levels.