Top 8 Delicious and Nutritious Green Bean Porridge Recipes for Baby's Weaning

Ingredients:

• Lean pork: 100 grams
• Sticky rice: 100 grams
• Regular rice: 30 grams
• Green beans: 50 grams
• Pork bones or marrow: 200 grams
• Green onions, perilla leaves, bean sprouts, dried onions
• Seasonings: Cooking oil, ground pepper, fish sauce

Preparation:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients: Start by mixing the regular and sticky rice together, rinsing them, and letting them drain in a strainer. Soak the rice for about 30 minutes to allow it to swell. Soak the green beans for 1 hour, rinse them clean, and let them drain. Rinse the pork bones, then briefly blanch them in boiling water to remove any odors. After that, rinse the bones again and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a pan, add the bones and seasonings, and sauté briefly.
• Step 2: Cook the porridge: Add water to the pot with the pork bones and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the rice and green beans, and then reduce the heat to low. Be sure to skim off the foam during the cooking process. While the porridge is cooking, rinse the pork, finely chop it, and marinate it with fish sauce and seasoning for about 30 minutes. Peel and finely chop the dried onions, then sauté them in oil until fragrant. Add the marinated pork to the pan, stir-fry until it's cooked through, and season with pepper. Once the porridge is soft and cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning. Turn off the heat, ladle the porridge into bowls, and top with the cooked pork, perilla leaves, and green onions. Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• Green beans: 150g
• Dry lotus seeds: 20g
• Sticky rice: 100g
• Sugar: 100g

Preparation:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients: You can use either fresh or dry lotus seeds. However, for convenience, dry lotus seeds are commonly chosen for quicker cooking, although they require a longer prep time. For green beans, choose whole beans that are mature, dry, and free from pests. When purchasing these ingredients, it’s a good idea to separate them to check for mold or defects inside.
• Step 2: Pre-cook the ingredients: Before cooking, soak the dry lotus seeds in hot water for 2-3 hours (or overnight) to rehydrate them. Do the same for the green beans by rinsing them thoroughly and removing any that float to the top. Rinse the sticky rice and soak it in water for about an hour.
• Step 3: Cook the porridge: In a pot, add the lotus seeds, sticky rice, and green beans. Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat, then reduce the heat and cook for 30-40 minutes until everything is soft. If the porridge hasn’t fully cooked, continue simmering and add more water if needed. Once the porridge is nearly ready, stir in the sugar until dissolved, adjusting sweetness to taste. Finally, ladle the porridge into bowls and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 50g green beans
• Cooked white rice porridge (1 rice: 10 water ratio)
• 100g shrimp

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and soak them overnight. The next day, wash the beans and steam them until soft. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and mash thoroughly. Sift through a fine sieve to ensure a smooth consistency.
• In a pot, bring water to a boil, then add the rice. Lower the heat and cook until it becomes a soft porridge. Add the mashed green beans and stir. If the porridge is too thick, add a bit more hot water to achieve the desired consistency for the child’s age.
• Peel and devein the shrimp, then finely chop. Marinate with a little shallot and fish sauce. Once the porridge is cooked, add the shrimp and stir. Adjust seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat.
• Serve the porridge in a bowl. For younger children, you can pass the shrimp and porridge through a sieve to achieve a smoother texture.

Ingredients:

• 50g green beans
• Cooked white rice porridge (1 rice: 10 water ratio)
• 100g salmon

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and soak them overnight. The next day, wash the beans and steam them until soft. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and mash thoroughly. Sift through a fine sieve to ensure a smooth consistency.
• In a pot, bring water to a boil, then add the rice. Lower the heat and cook until it becomes a soft porridge. Add the mashed green beans and stir. If the porridge is too thick, add a bit more hot water to achieve the desired consistency for the child’s age.
• Clean the salmon, optionally marinate with shallots and fish sauce. Once the porridge is cooked, add the salmon and stir until the fish is cooked through and the porridge has a fragrant aroma. Turn off the heat when done.
• Serve the porridge in a bowl. For younger children, you can pass the porridge through a sieve or blend it for a smoother consistency suitable for their age.

Ingredients:

• 50g green beans
• Cooked white rice porridge (1 rice: 10 water ratio)
• 500g pork ribs

Instructions:

• Rinse the green beans and soak them overnight. Wash the rice and let it drain.
• Cut the pork ribs into small pieces. Place them in a pot of boiling water and blanch to remove impurities. Once cleaned, rinse the ribs and place them back into the pot, adding a pinch of salt. Skim off the foam, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add the rice and green beans to the pot to cook the porridge.
• Stir occasionally to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Once the rice and beans have softened and the porridge has thickened, season with shallots and fish sauce to suit the child’s taste. Let it cook for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
• If the child is older, you can mash the pork ribs with the porridge. For younger children, blend the ribs and porridge together for a smoother consistency.

Ingredients:

• 50g green beans
• White rice porridge, cooked with a 1:10 rice-to-water ratio
• 1 small cheese cube

Instructions:

• Step 1: Start with the white rice porridge, cooked to a 1:10 ratio. Adjust the consistency according to your child's age and chewing ability. For a 6-month-old just starting solids, blend the porridge thoroughly and strain it to ensure a smooth texture.
• Step 2: Clean the green beans and soak them overnight. The next day, rinse the beans again, then steam them until soft. Once steamed, mash the beans with a spoon and strain them to remove any large bits that might be difficult for your child to swallow.
• Step 3: Add some porridge to a pot (enough for one meal). Bring it to a boil over low heat, then add the mashed green beans, stirring to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add a little boiling water to adjust the consistency. Once it's well mixed, serve the porridge in a bowl.
• Step 4: Finally, add half a cheese cube to the porridge and stir until it melts. The porridge is now ready for your little one to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 100g glutinous rice
• 150g green beans
• 400g pumpkin
• Fish sauce
• Cooking oil for babies

Instructions:

• Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:
  • Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into small cubes.
  • Mix the glutinous rice and green beans together, rinse well, and soak the mixture for 4-6 hours to soften. After soaking, drain the rice and beans before cooking.
• Step 2: Place the rice, green beans, and pumpkin into a pot, then add about 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil. Once the pot reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until all the ingredients are tender and the porridge is fully cooked.
• Step 3: Once the porridge is soft, season with a little fish sauce to suit your child's taste. Turn off the heat and let the porridge cool slightly. Before serving, stir in half a teaspoon of cooking oil for added richness.