Rice and pear purée
- Age: 6–8 months (First tastes)
- Texture: Purée
- Prep: 3 min
- Cook: 25 min
- Makes: 2 portions
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp white rice
- 200 ml water
- 1/2 ripe pear
Contains: None of the common allergens
Method
- Simmer the rice in the water, covered, 25 minutes until it has broken down.
- Add the peeled, chopped pear for the last 5 minutes. Blend smooth.
- Cool to lukewarm.
Safety: Cool cooked rice quickly and eat within a day.
Storage: Fridge 1 day.
Tip: Rice porridge with a fruit in it — the second step after plain congee.
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