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This gentle chicken and orzo porridge is perfect for toddlers during the monsoon season. Infused with a hint of turmeric and ginger to settle little stomachs, it's a warm hug in a bowl that's easy to chew and digest.
Heat the butter or olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced chicken, turmeric, and ginger.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the chicken turns fully white on the outside.
Stir in the grated carrot and green peas, cooking for another minute to soften them slightly.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the orzo pasta. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom.
Once the pasta is soft, the chicken flakes easily, and the liquid turns creamy and porridge-like, remove from heat. Let it cool slightly but serve while still comfortably warm.
For toddlers during the humid monsoon season, it is best to use fresh chicken and serve the meal freshly cooked to protect their delicate digestion.
You can easily substitute it with any small pasta shapes like stars (stelline), alphabet pasta, or even broken vermicelli.
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