🍚 Chicken Stew with Soft Rice (9+ months)

Ingredients:

For Soft Rice:

• 3 tablespoons soft-cooked white rice (well-mashed)

• 2–3 tbsp water, breast milk, or chicken broth (for softening)

For Chicken Stew:

• 2 tablespoons finely shredded cooked chicken (boiled or steamed)

• 1 small tomato (blended or finely chopped)

• 1 tsp finely chopped onions

• A drop of vegetable oil or unsalted butter

• A pinch of garlic or baby-safe seasoning (optional)

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Make Soft Rice:

   • Cook rice until very soft.

   • Mash with a little warm water or breast milk for a porridge-like consistency.

2. Prepare Chicken Stew:

   • In a small pan, add a drop of oil or butter.

   • Sauté onions and tomato until soft.

   • Stir in the shredded chicken and a splash of water.

   • Simmer for 3–5 minutes until well blended and stew-like.

3. Combine & Serve:

   • Pour the chicken stew over the soft rice.

   • Mix and let it cool before serving to baby.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Chicken: High-quality protein and zinc for growth

• Rice: Easy-to-digest energy source

• Tomato & Onion: Boost flavor and provide antioxidants