Chicken pumpkin porridge is always the top choice for mothers. This porridge is not only simple to make but also has a delicious and attractive flavor, ensuring it provides enough nutrition for the baby. Let’s get started cooking with TasteVN to learn 4 ways to make chicken pumpkin porridge to gift your little one!
1. Chicken Pumpkin Porridge
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Pumpkin Porridge For 2 people
Pumpkin 50 gr Chicken breast 50 gr Baby cooking oil 2 teaspoons White rice 80 gr Chicken broth 300 ml
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How to make Chicken Pumpkin Porridge
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Prepare the chicken
Clean the chicken breast and chop it finely.
Put the chicken in a bowl and mix well with 2 tablespoons of water, set aside.
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Prepare the pumpkin
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, wash it clean, cut it into small pieces, and steam it for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin is soft.
After steaming, take the pumpkin out and mash it with a fork.
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Cook the porridge
Add 80g of white rice and 300ml of chicken broth into a pot, and simmer on low heat for 30 – 40 minutes.
Once the porridge is soft, add the shredded chicken and mashed pumpkin into the pot, and stir well. Season the porridge with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and stir again.
Simmer the porridge on low heat for another 10 minutes, then add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil for children, stir to combine the oil, and turn off the heat.
Note:- If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use plain water, but the porridge won’t be as tasty.
- During the cooking process, occasionally stir the porridge to prevent it from sticking.
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Finished Product
Chicken pumpkin porridge is smooth, fragrant, sweet, easy to digest, and full of nutrients for your beloved baby.
2. Chicken Pumpkin Porridge with Lotus Seeds
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Pumpkin Porridge with Lotus Seeds For 2 people
Pumpkin 100 gr Fresh lotus seeds 50 gr Olive oil 2 tablespoons Hot rice 1 bowl Chicken breast 100 gr Shallots 1 bulb Seasoning powder for babies 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose delicious lotus seeds
- For fresh lotus seeds
You should buy lotus seeds right after they are harvested, still unpeeled, with a creamy white or deep yellow color, and a firm, round outer layer because these lotus seeds are very fragrant, not tough, and will have a characteristic aroma when cooked.
After purchasing the lotus seeds, you should dry them in the sun, avoiding moisture. Once the lotus seeds are dry, store them in a jar to keep them for a longer time.
- For dried lotus seeds
You should choose dried lotus seeds that are processed by hand and can be peeled by hand, with a cloudy white color, small, even seeds, as they will retain their flavor when cooked, keeping the lotus aroma intact.
You should select reputable places with clear origins to buy the best dried lotus seeds!
Tools needed
Hand blender, pot, bowl, spoon,…
How to make Pumpkin Chicken Porridge with Lotus Seeds
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Prepare pumpkin and lotus seeds
Peel the lotus seeds, remove the heart, and wash them clean. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, wash it clean, and cut it into small pieces.
Put the lotus seeds and pumpkin into a bowl and place it in the pot to cook with the rice. When the rice is cooked, take the bowl of pumpkin and lotus seeds out, then use a fork to mash them.
Note: If your baby cannot eat solids yet, you should put it in a blender to puree it!
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Prepare chicken meat
The chicken breast you bought should be washed, cut into bite-sized pieces, and then put into a blender to grind finely.
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Stir-fry chicken
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1 minced shallot and fry until fragrant.
After that, add the finely minced chicken into the pot, stir evenly until the meat is firm, then add 200ml of water.
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Cooking porridge
When the water is boiling, skim off all the foam on top, then add 1 bowl of hot rice, stir well, then cover and cook for about 7 – 10 minutes over medium heat.
Next, when the rice is fluffy, add the mixture of lotus seeds and mashed pumpkin, stir well, and cover to cook for another 10 minutes.
Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning for babies into the pot of porridge and cook for about 3 – 5 minutes before turning off the heat.
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Final product
You just need to pour the porridge into a bowl to have a delicious lotus seed pumpkin porridge ready for your baby. The porridge cooked with sweet, soft pumpkin and rich lotus seeds not only provides sufficient nutrients but also brings an appealing flavor that delights the baby.
3. Chicken pumpkin quinoa porridge
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Chicken Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge Serves 4
Quinoa 1/2 cup (washed) Broth 1.2 liters Chicken 200 gr Pumpkin 100 gr Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Green onion/cilantro A little Olive oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common spices A little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning)
What is quinoa?
- Quinoa, also known as goosefoot seed, belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, and this seed is not officially classified as a grain.
- Currently, this plant is commonly grown in countries in Europe, Australia, the United States, China, Canada, and Japan.
- After harvesting, quinoa seeds are processed to remove the outer coating, which often contains saponin that causes a bitter taste. The use of quinoa seeds is similar to rice, so they can be prepared into many delicious dishes with significant nutritional value.
How to make Chicken Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge
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Cook quinoa
Heat a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. After the garlic is fragrant, pour in 1.2 liters of broth.
Next, add 1/2 cup of quinoa and cook for 15 – 20 minutes until the quinoa is soft and fluffy.
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the pumpkin, peel it, remove the seeds, and cut it into long pieces. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Remove the roots of the green onions and coriander, wash them clean, and chop them finely. Wash the chicken and chop it finely.
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Steam the pumpkin
Next, wrap the pumpkin tightly in plastic wrap, place it on a plate, and microwave it for 3 minutes. This method of steaming pumpkin will retain a very high nutritional value, ensuring the deliciousness of the dish. When the pumpkin is cooked, use a fork to mash it.
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Cooking porridge
Wait until the quinoa water boils, then add the minced chicken, stirring well. Wait for the water to boil again, then add the pumpkin, stirring well.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, and 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, stirring well. When the porridge boils again, turn off the heat.
Note:- You should not season too much in the dishes for children.
- For babies who are starting to eat solids, you should let the quinoa become really soft, then blend it with chicken and pumpkin without seasoning.
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Final product
You scoop the porridge into a bowl, add a little green onion on top, and it’s ready for your baby to enjoy. Chicken pumpkin quinoa porridge is not only delicious and attractive but also provides enough nutrients for your baby. The perfect combination of quinoa, chicken, and pumpkin will surely make your little one keep asking for more.
4. Chicken egg pumpkin cheese porridge
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Egg Pumpkin Cheese Porridge Serves 2
Pumpkin 50 gr Chicken egg 1 piece Laughing Cow cheese 1 piece Pre-cooked porridge 1 bowl (cooked at a ratio of 1 rice/7 water)
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How to Make Chicken Egg Pumpkin Cheese Porridge
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Prepare the pumpkin
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and wash it clean. Steam the pumpkin for about 15-20 minutes until it is cooked.
Take the pumpkin out into a bowl and mash it.
Separate the egg yolk from the chicken egg.
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Cook the porridge
Mix the pumpkin evenly with the white porridge, then put it on the stove to simmer until boiling. Next, add the egg yolk into the porridge pot, stirring while mixing to dissolve the egg.
Continue boiling the porridge for about 10 more minutes, then add the cheese, mixing it into the porridge. When the porridge boils again, turn off the heat.
Note:- During cooking, stir frequently to prevent the porridge from burning.
- After adding cheese to the porridge, do not cook too long as it will lose the nutrients of the cheese.
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Final product
Delicious and rich chicken egg pumpkin cheese porridge is a complete weaning food full of fiber, calcium, protein, vitamins,… for your baby.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- For live chickens
You should choose chickens that move flexibly, have smooth feathers with shine, and the legs do not show bruises, swelling, or unusual colors, indicating a healthy chicken.
Do not choose chickens with closed eyes, as the eyes and nose often have discharge, and the comb is pale purple or black and blue because those are usually sick chickens.
- For processed chicken.
You should choose chickens that are of moderate size and weight, with thin skin, characteristic golden color, feeling smooth and having good elasticity when touched.
The meat inside should have a natural pink-red color, without bruises or blood clots, indicating good quality chicken.
If you buy pre-processed and packaged chicken, pay close attention to the expiration date, packaging date, and check if the bag’s openings are intact to ensure quality.
How to choose delicious fresh pumpkin
- To choose delicious pumpkins, you should select those with green, orange-yellow skin, bright colors, and fresh stems.
- When held, they should feel heavy, firm when pressed, and the skin should be intact, without cracks or scratches, indicating good quality.
- If you are buying pumpkins for storage, choose those with stems as they have a longer shelf life. If you are buying pre-cut pumpkin pieces for cooking, opt for those with bright yellow or orange flesh and dense pulp, as these are usually of good quality.
How to choose good rice for porridge
- The rice should be carefully packaged, free from mold and pests, and retain its cleanliness and freshness.
- Avoid choosing rice that is too white or too fragrant, as it may be bleached rice. Opt for rice grains that are slightly creamy and have a natural fragrance for better quality.
- Buy rice in suitable quantities for short-term use for children to maintain its quality.
- Pay attention to the nutritional content and origin of the rice to select rice with appropriate nutritional value for children.
TasteVN hopes that with the 4 ways to make pumpkin chicken porridge above, you will be able to cook delicious and nutritious meals right at home that your child will love! Wishing you success from the very first time you cook.
