Rice porridge for babies: tips on cooking and eating

Rice - the second after buckwheat, included in the diet of an infant.Rice is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, essential amino acids and vitamins. It replenishes the energy consumption of the body and its needs for many beneficial compounds. A significant advantage of this cereal is that it lacks gluten, which impedes digestive function and can cause allergic reactions like in newborns, as in older children.

Rice contains many vitamins that are beneficial for the child’s body.

• Vitamin E. Necessary for proper metabolism and harmonious physical development of the child, promotes cell regeneration. Its deficiency may cause a decrease in activity and slower growth.
• Vitamin B1. This water-soluble vitamin promotes proper growth and development, the normal functioning of the heart and nervous system. It is an important component in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, protects cell membranes from the toxic effects of oxidation products.
• Vitamin B2. It plays a key role in the process of blood formation and the formation of immunity. Important for proper functioning of the thyroid gland, as well as healthy skin, hair and nails.
• Vitamin B3. Participates in the processes of energy exchange, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system.
• Vitamin B5. It is important for the exchange of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids, as well as the synthesis of essential fatty acids.
• Vitamin B6. It is an important component of the synthesis of an enzyme involved in the processing of amino acids. Regulates the absorption of proteins.
• Vitamin B9. Indispensable for the growth and development of the circulatory and immune systems.
• Vitamin K. Provides an adequate level of blood clotting.

And also rice contains many biologically significant macro- and microelements.

• Iron. Provides oxygen transport to the tissues.
• Potassium. Ensures the normal functioning of the excretory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
• Calcium. An important component that forms the skeleton, affecting the processes of blood coagulation and water metabolism.
• Silicon. Participates in the process of bone formation, as well as cartilage and other connective tissues.
• Magnesium. Performs many functions. Essential for protein synthesis, glucose digestion, toxin elimination and vitamin absorption.
• Manganese. Participates in a variety of biochemical processes. It is of great importance for the functioning of the nervous system.
• Copper. It is part of many important enzymes and plays an important role in the body's resistance to infections.
• Sodium. Improves the transport of substances through the cell membrane.
• Selenium. Antioxidant, is a component of many important biologically active compounds.
• Phosphorus. Participates in almost all biochemical reactions, it is important for normal mental development. Affects the formation of the skeleton.
• Zinc. It is a component of enzymes and proteins that perform protective functions in the body.

Due to this amount of nutrients, rice is an important component in the diet of a child under one year old. Lecithin in rice activates the brain. In addition, porridge made from it has a positive effect on digestion, having an enveloping property, and replenishes the energy costs of the body, since this cereal contains a significant amount of complex carbohydrates.

There are no strict contraindications for eating rice. The exception is individual intolerance, in this case it is necessary to abandon its use. Despite the number of beneficial properties of this cereal, There are some precautions to keep in mind when introducing it to the baby’s menu.

• Rice porridge has the ability to "strengthen" the intestines, so if your baby has problems with the chair, you should limit the amount of this product in the menu. In case of marked peristalsis disorders, it is better to temporarily exclude it from the diet.
• Rice contains phytic acid, which impedes the absorption of iron, so you should not add supplements based on this cereal in large quantities.
• In rare cases, allergies can occur.
• If a child has colic, it is better to refuse the product for some time.

Cooking porridge for an infant can only be made from quality cereals from proven manufacturers, which exclude contaminants from harmful substances. You can check the quality of the product if you boil a small portion of the purchased cereal. When cooking, it should swell, but not fall apart. Porridge for children under the age of one year must be crushed so that the baby can eat it comfortably and safely even in the absence of chewing teeth.

There are several rules for product preparation.

1. Rinse the seeds. Repeat the procedure until the remaining water is completely clean.
2. Leave the washed grains in warm water for half an hour.
3. Pour out the liquid in which the rice was pressed.
4. Wash it with chilled water.
5. If, in order to cook porridge for an infant, a variety of elongated oval rice was chosen, it must be poured with boiling water, and then immediately cooled.

Below are the different ways in which rice porridge can be cooked for consumption by an infant.

According to the recommendations of the doctors, you should not give a porridge on cow's milk to a child under the age of 12 months, since it is a strong allergen and is difficult for the baby to digest. For early feeding, it is preferable to cook it in water, special formula or breast milk. For babies who are breastfed, the optimal time for complementary feeding is 6 months.

This is a classic hypoallergenic product, ideal for introducing into the diet of infants.

To prepare this dish you will need the following components:

• 10 grams of rice cereal;
• 200 ml of water.

Grind rice in a coffee grinder to obtain a homogeneous flour. Then it should be filled with water with a temperature of about + 20 ° C. In general, the cooking time will be approximately five minutes.

For the preparation of porridge in breast milk will need:

• 20 grams of rice;
• 100 ml of breast milk (can be replaced with a specialized mixture);
• 50 ml of water;
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar.

First, the rice grains need to grind in a coffee grinder. Milled rice should be placed in another container and stirring infuse water. Important: to prevent the formation of even minor lumps. Pour the ground rice dissolved in water into the heated milk. Then you can add sugar, and it is better to do without it - rice cooked in milk gets a sweetish taste. After that, constantly stirring, you need to wait until the milk starts to boil, and cook for 4 minutes.

An alternative option for milk porridge is convenient if there is no grinder on hand.

Required Products:

• 1.5 tablespoons of rice cereal;
• 250 ml of water;
• 120 ml of milk.

In lightly salted boiling water, boil rice cereal. Then cooked rice should be wiped using a sieve, or grind in a blender. Add warm milk to the resulting slurry. You can put a third of a tablespoon of butter in cooked porridge. Mix well.

As the child grows up, his diet becomes more and more diverse. Rice-based cereals for children ages one year old can include much more ingredients than earlier foods. The consistency of such dishes, in contrast to complementary foods up to a year, should be less liquid, since it becomes much easier for a one year old child to chew food.

Apple-rice porridge is a delicious, and, last but not least, iron-rich product that benefits the growing children's organism.

To prepare this dish, you will need:

• 250 ml of milk or water;
• 25 grams of rice cereal;
• 1 small green apple;
• 20 grams of butter;
• 1/3 teaspoon sugar.

Place the well-washed cereal in boiled milk or water, and put granulated sugar. In the process of cooking cereal, the apple must be cleaned and grated on a fine grater. When the rice is almost ready, stir the grated apple pulp in it. Put butter in the finished dish.

Suitable for small sweet teeth and does not require the addition of sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 small banana;
• 20 grams of rice cereal;
• 200 ml of milk.

First you need to peel a banana, removing the peel from it. Then it is necessary to grind it in a blender or grind. Boiled rice porridge in milk. Mix cooked porridge and mashed banana.

This dish is well suited for toddlers who are sensitive to the fixing properties of rice. Prunes in its composition eliminates this disadvantage.

For cooking you will need:

• 40 grams of prunes;
• 20 grams of rice cereal;
• 200 ml of milk or water;
• 10 grams of butter.

First you need to thoroughly wash the prunes. After that, it should be filled with water heated to 90 ° C. Rice need to boil. Cut the dried prunes into small pieces and add to the porridge. Grind everything with a blender. Add oil at the end.

Zucchini refers to the vegetables, with which experts advise to start feeding in the first place. In combination with rice it turns out an excellent recipe for savory porridge, perfect for complementary feeding.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of rice;
• 100 grams of zucchini;
• 1/3 tablespoon butter.

Zucchini peel and remove the seeds. Place rice in lightly salted water. Peeled zucchini should be cut into small pieces. When the water with rice begins to boil, you need to add zucchini in it and mix well. After that, cover the pan with a lid, continuing to cook porridge over low heat until cooked. Add butter to cooked porridge.

Porridge with carrots is very useful for a one-year-old child and has an appetizing orange color.

To prepare it, we need the following ingredients:

• 50 grams of rice cereal;
• 1 small carrot;
• 0.5 liters of water;
• 1 teaspoon butter.

Carrots need to wash, peel and chop on a grater. Groats pour water and cook until half ready. In the semi-cooked porridge add grated carrots, then continue cooking until rice is fully cooked. Put the oil in it and remove from the stove.

A tasty porridge of a pleasant golden hue will surely please a one-year-old child and diversify his diet.

For cooking you will need:

• 60 grams of rice;
• 150 grams of pumpkin;
• 300 ml of water.

First you need to wash and clean the pumpkin. Cut the peeled pumpkin into large pieces and simultaneously cook it with grits, until the rice is completely cooked. After that, the rice should be removed from the heat, then grind it with a pestle or in a blender.

This dish is a variety of fruit pilaf, which can be included in the menu of a one-year-old child.

Ingredients:

• 50 grams of rice;
• 20 grams of raisins;
• 250 ml of milk;
• 20 grams of butter;
• 0.5 teaspoons granulated sugar.

Raisins are best to choose light, always seedless.Krupa pour warm milk and put to boil. While the rice is being cooked, the raisins should be placed in warm water for 30 minutes in order to make it softer. When rice is almost ready, put raisins and granulated sugar in it. When the dish is ready, put the butter in it.

On how to properly prepare rice for the baby, see below.