1-2cupsliquid for blending (fresh breast milk, formula, water)
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Instructions
Rinse Rice - IMPORTANT STEP: Place the rice in a fine-mesh colander and rinse with water until the water runs clear.
Cook: Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is evaporated. Each batch of rice cooks a little differently, so taste at 35 minutes to see if the rice is tender.
Let Rest: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes, covered. If using fresh breast milk or formula for blending, remove the lid and let the rice cool for 15 minutes.
Blend: Place the rice into a blender or food processor and add 1/2 cup of liquid of choice. Blend for 1-2 minutes on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy, adding in the additional liquid in 1/4 cup increments, if needed, until you have your desired consistency.
Eat: Serve to baby or freeze for later.
Notes
Age: 6 months and upYield: roughly 20 ouncesNotes on Liquid for Blending: while blending the rice, more liquid will need to be added to thin out the rice into a puree. You can use water, bone broth, veggie broth, fresh breast milk or formula.Soaking the Rice: If you are introducing grains as your baby’s first food, soaking the grains would be helpful as your baby would have an easier time digesting the puree. But if thinking 2-8 hours ahead of time is keeping you from making your own cereal, feel free to skip this step.How to Soak Rice: Place 1 cup of rice in a medium bowl and add 2-3 cups of hot water (enough to cover the rice) and leave at room temperature for at least 2 hours. You can also leave it overnight. Drain the rice and rinse well. Follow the recipe below on cooking and pureeing instructions, but note that the rice will cook faster, so check the rice after 20 minute