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    Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge (kid-friendly recipe)

    Published: Dec 12, 2018 · Modified: Nov 10, 2021 by The Curry Mommy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Instant Pot bone broth porridge recipe is also known as congee. It is a common baby food in East Asia.

    This easy-to-make congee is a rice + quinoa recipe for babies which can be made in a matter of minutes using an Instant Pot. It is cooked with bone-in chicken, vegetables, and bone broth of choice.

    Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge Easy toddler friendly healthy meal quick to make chinese congee nutritios bone broth baby meal

    What is congee? It is a first food offered to kids in East Asia. It was introduced to my South Asian family by a childhood friend and because of that my kids grew up eating it as a baby's first food.


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    Ingredients

    • white rice (jasmine, basmati, long grain)
    • quinoa
    • no salt bone broth, chicken or beef
    • parsley
    • onion, chopped finely (dried or fresh)
    • vegetable of choice - (kale, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, etc)
    • chicken, drum stick or thigh with skin and bone
    • salt (for babies over 12 months)

    Instructions

    Wash the rice and quinoa (optional) and place them in the Instant Pot with all of the other ingredients.

    • rice and quinoa in an instant pot for baby recipe
    • bone broth porridge being cooked

    Cook the porridge for 20 minutes on high pressure with the vent sealed. Allow it to naturally cool down before opening.

    cooked porridge in a pot with chicken

    Once the Instant Pot finishes cooking, take the bone out of the chicken and cut the chicken using scissors. In my experience scissors work best to cut the chicken and skin finely.

    cut chicken with scissors for the bone broth porridge once it is cooked with scissors

    Serve the baby quinoa and rice porridge warm.

    cooked baby porridge quinoa recipe congee on a spatula

    Variations

    • Vegetarian- give my kichdi a try
    • Add turmeric (powder or fresh)
    • Finely chopped vegetable options (I've tried them all)
      • peas, spinach, kale, carrots, green beans, bell peppers, cabbage, broccoli slaw, sweet potato, butternut squash, acorn squash, zucchini, etc.
    • Salt (recommended for 12 months and over)

    Porridge Toppings

    Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge quick chinese congee easy toddler baby meal
    • soy sauce
    • sriracha
    • toasted sesame oil
    • sesame seeds
    • green onions
    • dry roasted unsalted peanuts
    • chopped chili peppers
    • cilantro

    Equipment

    1. Instant Pot
    2. Scissors
    3. Spatula to serve
    4. Measuring Cup
    5. Cutting Board and Knife

    Don't have an Instant Pot? Try making this recipe in a traditional pressure cooker.


    Top Tips

    • Remove the bone before storing leftovers. This will help prevent the chicken from having a "gamey" flavor.
    • Add hot water to the serving bowl in order to reach a consistency your baby prefers
    • Make it adult friendly after taking out the baby's porridge.

    FAQ

    Is it possible to make Vegetarian Congee?

    Honestly, the whole point behind this dish being nutritious is based on bone broth. Some vegetarians are okay eating broths, and if that is the case then simply skip the chicken and continue on with the recipe.

    What is Bone Broth made from?

    The name says it all. It is slow simmered water, vegetables, and bones based on the type of bones being used.

    What are the benefits of Bone Broth?

    For one it has many minerals which are beneficial in a multitude of ways. Bone Broth increases bone strength with magnesium, phosphorous, and of course, there is calcium. Next, there is collagen in Bone Broth which we all know is needed for us aging gems.


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    Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge

    The Curry Mommy
    A meal made for babies or compromised immune systems. It is nutritious and tasty enough to be enjoyed guilt-free! Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge is a great baby meal to offer daily with various different added flavors.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Resting Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 6 babies

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Cup
    • Spatula to Serve
    • Cutting Board and Knife
    • Scissors

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅛ cup rice
    • ⅛ cup quinoa
    • 1 cup bone broth, chicken or beef
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon onions, chopped finely (dried or fresh)
    • ¼ cup vegetable(s), chopped finely (cabbage, broccoli, kale, carrots, spinach, etc)
    • 1 piece chicken, drumstick, wing, or thigh (with the skin-on and bone-in)
    • salt (for babies over 12 months)

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients into the instant pot.
      Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge quick chinese congee easy toddler baby meal
    • Close the lid and use the pre-set "porridge" button (or 20 minutes normal pressure). Leave the vent to sealing so no air escapes. 
    • Open once the Instant Pot has completely cooled and the valve has dropped naturally.
      Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge quick chinese congee easy toddler baby meal
    • Shred the chicken with a fork as needed and serve hot/warm.
      Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge quick chinese congee easy toddler baby meal
    • HAPPY EATING LITTLE ONE! <3
      Instant Pot Bone Broth Porridge quick chinese congee easy toddler baby meal

    Notes

    1. I do not add salt for my little ones.
    2. You can add any variation of vegetables, grains, and oils listed above in the post. 
    3. I recommend taking the chicken off of the bones and discarding the bones before storing in the refrigerator. My experience has led me to believe that leaving the bones on the chicken gives the dish a "chickeny" flavor the next day.
    4. If you want to make it adult friendly, please view my toppings and additions in the post above. 
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