Chinese Toddler Rice Porridge

Ingredients

  • 470g (16.58oz) Water
  • 33g (1.16oz) Short Grain Rice (washed)
  • 30g (1.05oz) Shallots Small Diced
  • 2.5g (0.09oz) Grated Ginger
  • 0.6g (0.02oz) Chaucer Freeze-Dried Spinach Pieces 1-3mm
  • 5g (0.17oz) Chaucer Freeze-Dried Sweetcorn
  • 1g (0.04oz) Chaucer Freeze-Dried Diced Leek (10x10mm)
  • 3.5g (0.12oz) Chaucer Freeze-Dried Diced Carrot (5x5x5mm)
Other ingredients suggestions

Why not try adding Ginger, Parsnip or Peas as additional vegetable inclusions.

Vegetable:

Parsnip

Peas

Courgette

Ginger

Beetroot

Method

  • 1
    Add water, washed short grain rice, shallots and grated ginger into a large sauce pan with lid, bring to the boil, once boiling reduce heat to a low simmer and cover, leaving for 45 minutes stirring approx. every 15 minutes.
  • 2
    When the congee is ready it should look creamy and silky, add all the remaining ingredients with the exception of spinach leaf and cover and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove lid add spinach leaf and simmer for a further 2 minutes. Season as required then serve.

Benefits of using Chaucer products

  • Authentic natural flavour profiles
  • Ambient storage with long shelf life, so they maintain that perfect colour and flavour throughout their entire shelf life
  • Hydrate rapidly which is perfect for soups or congee style recipes
  • No artificial colours or additives
  • No fuss no mess
  • Less waste
  • Healthy additions
  • Retains natural shape