Hijiki & Carrot Rice
8–10 monthsPorridge
Prep15m
Cook20m
Servings2
Iron and calcium-rich hijiki seaweed cooked with carrot and rice in a lightly seasoned porridge. A nourishing traditional Japanese baby meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Soak 1 tsp dried hijiki in water for 10 minutes, then drain and chop finely.
- 2Peel 1 small carrot and grate or mince finely.
- 3Cook rice (3 tbsp) with hijiki, carrot, and mirin (1/4 tsp) in water until soft.
- 4Mash lightly to leave soft lumps suitable for the age.