Dairy-Free Corn Baby Porridge (First Weaning)

1. 1 Cornmealpack 700 g ≈ $2.40 15 g

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

Method

1. Blend cornmeal¹ into a fine powder in a blender for 2 minutes.

2. Whisk the powder into 150 ml (½ cup + 1 tbsp) cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and soft.

3. Puree the porridge with a blender or strain through a fine sieve until completely smooth and lump-free.

4. Cool until warm, then check temperature by dabbing a drop on your wrist. Thin with breast milk or formula if needed.

5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in portions; reheat once only.

In short

• A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 4 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.