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Rice Congee

Rice congee is easy on the stomach and a good source of energy. Make sure to soak it in water for ~30 minutes and thoroughly wash it before cooking. This part is important to reduce arsenic from rice.

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Rice Congee
Suitable from
Stage 1 (4-6m)

Easy to prepare

Total time
60min

undefined min prep

Makes
1serving

adjustable below

Iron
0.2mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

1 serving
  • White rice15 g raw
  • Water1/3 cup

Steps

  1. 01

    Soak the rice in water for 30 min and thoroughly wash it.

  2. 02

    Blend the rice with ⅓ cup of water.

  3. 03

    Transfer the rice into a saucepan and cook it with low heat.

  4. 04

    Keep stirring to prevent lumps.

  5. 05

    When it reaches starchy consistency, it is finished. If you want to lose consistency, add more water.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
19kcal
Protein
0.4g
Fat
0.0g
Carbs
4.2g
Calories from
  • Carbs89%
  • Protein9%
  • Fat2%

Ingredient health benefits

🔥 Energy
🚽 Digestion
🫀 Cardiovascular health

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 1 serving per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

19

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 39.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g0%
Total Sugars 0.0g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 6mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Folate 14mcg4%
Zinc 0.1mg1%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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