Carrot & Sesame Porridge

Name: Carrot & Sesame Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 small Carrot; 1 tsp ground Black Sesame; 2 tbsp Rice

6–8 monthsPorridge

5 minPrep

20 minCook

3Servings

MediumDifficulty

Nutritious rice porridge with sweet carrot and ground black sesame, a calcium-rich combination popular in Korean baby food.

Allergens

Sesame

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.

Source: AAP Clinical Report (2005)

Ingredients

Carrot1 small
Black Sesame1 tsp ground
Rice2 tbsp

Steps

1Peel and finely dice 1 small carrot.
2Cook 2 tbsp rice with 1 cup water on low heat until porridge consistency.
3Add carrot halfway through and cook until very soft.
4Stir in 1 tsp ground black sesame and blend until smooth.
5Serve warm.