Pumpkin & Lotus Seed Porridge

Name: Pumpkin & Lotus Seed Porridge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 100g Pumpkin; 10g dried Lotus Seed; 2 tbsp Rice

6–8 monthsPorridge

10 minPrep

25 minCook

4Servings

MediumDifficulty

A warming porridge of soft rice with creamy pumpkin and lotus seeds. Lotus seeds are a cherished ingredient in Chinese cuisine, valued for being gentle on the stomach.

Ingredients

Pumpkin100g
Lotus Seed10g dried
Rice2 tbsp

Steps

1Soak 10g dried lotus seeds in warm water for 30 minutes, then remove the bitter green core.
2Peel and dice 100g pumpkin into small pieces.
3Cook 2 tablespoons of rice with 1 cup of water on low heat until porridge consistency.
4Add pumpkin and lotus seeds halfway through cooking and continue until everything is very soft.
5Blend until completely smooth with no lumps.
6Add breast milk or formula to adjust consistency. Serve warm.