Pomfret & Rice Noodle Porridge

Name: Pomfret & Rice Noodle Porridge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 50g Pomfret; 30g Rice Noodles; 1 slice Ginger

8–10 monthsPorridge

10 minPrep

20 minCook

2Servings

MediumDifficulty

A silky porridge of thin rice noodles cooked with delicate pomfret fish and a hint of ginger. The rice noodles create a smooth, easy-to-swallow texture rich in omega-3.

Allergens

Fish

Check Fish for Bones

Carefully check all fish for bones before serving to infants and young children. Even “boneless” fillets may contain small pin bones.

Source: General pediatric guidance

Ingredients

Pomfret50g
Rice Noodles30g
Ginger1 slice

Steps

1Steam 50g pomfret fillet with 1 slice of ginger for 8 minutes. Remove all bones carefully and flake the fish. Discard the ginger.
2Cook 30g thin rice noodles in water until very soft, about 5–⁠6 minutes. Drain and cut into short lengths.
3In a pot, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer.
4Add the soft rice noodles and cook for 2–⁠3 minutes until they form a thick, porridge-like consistency.
5Fold in the flaked pomfret and stir gently.
6Serve warm. The texture should be silky and easy to swallow.