Youtiao Congee

Name: Youtiao Congee
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 bowl Congee; 1/2 piece Youtiao (Fried Dough Stick); 1 Egg

12+ monthsPorridge

5 minPrep

10 minCook

2Servings

EasyDifficulty

Warm congee topped with crispy-then-soft youtiao pieces and a silky egg swirl. A beloved Chinese breakfast combination adapted for toddlers.

Allergens

Eggs
Wheat

Cook Eggs Thoroughly

Eggs must be fully cooked (no runny yolks or whites) when served to infants and young children to prevent Salmonella infection.

Source: FDA Food Safety

Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First

If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.

Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA

Ingredients

Congee1 bowl
Youtiao (Fried Dough Stick)1/2 piece
Egg1

Steps

1Prepare 1 bowl of warm congee.
2Cut 1/2 piece of youtiao into small bite-sized pieces (about 1–⁠2cm).
3Beat 1 egg in a small bowl.
4Bring the congee to a gentle simmer.
5Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring to create egg ribbons.
6Place youtiao pieces on top of the congee.
7Let the youtiao soak for 1–⁠2 minutes until softened.
8Stir gently and serve warm.