Buckwheat Porridge with Apple

1. 1 Buckwheat groatspack 800 g ≈ $5.00 30 g
2. 2 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 60 g
3. 3 Sunflower oil 3 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Pick through the buckwheat¹ and rinse it in two changes of water.

2. Pour in 120 ml boiling water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low heat for 15–18 minutes until the water absorbs and the grains soften.

3. While the porridge cooks, peel and core the apple², dice it finely, and stew it in a small pot with 2 tablespoons water, covered, for 5–7 minutes until tender.

4. Stir the butter and apple² (with its juice) into the porridge. For babies under 18 months, mash the porridge lightly with a fork.

5. Cool to warm and serve.

In short

• A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 12 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.