Creamy Yam & Carrot Porridge for Tiny Tummies

Rinse the white rice and quinoa thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

Carefully peel and finely dice the Chinese yam and carrot into small chunks.

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed grains, diced yam, diced carrot, and 500ml of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom, until the grains and vegetables are very soft.

Remove from heat and stir in the mushroom powder and whitebait powder (if using). Allow the porridge to cool down slightly.

For younger babies, use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until completely smooth. For older toddlers, simply lightly mash with a fork to leave some soft chunks for chewing practice.