Pumpkin & Dried Pollock Congee

Soft congee · 40 min · 3 portions

10m+Allergen: fishBatch cookFamily meal

INGREDIENTS

  • A handful of dried pollock, rinsed
  • ½ Japanese pumpkin, diced
  • ½ cup rice, washed and rinsed
  • 8 cups water

HOW TO COOK

  1. 1Add the rice, pumpkin and dried pollock to a pot with the water.
  2. 2Simmer, stirring occasionally, until it breaks down into a soft congee (about 35–40 min).
  3. 3Add more water if it gets too thick.
  4. 4Cool to warm and mash any larger pieces before serving.

TIP

Dried fish adds a lot of savoury flavour without needing extra salt.

🔗Source: Nourishing Ezra (Instagram)

Always follow your paediatrician's guidance on allergens and choking-hazard textures. Cook eggs, fish and meat thoroughly and serve food just warm.