Blended into Rice Cereal
Blended into Rice Cereal is a comforting, smooth dish where cooked rice is blended with a liquid (like water, milk, or broth) to create a creamy, porridge-like consistency. It's a simple, versatile base often made from white or brown rice and can be found in various forms across many cuisines, from Asian congee to Western baby food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates for energy, with a modest amount of protein and very little fat. Its key nutrients include manganese, selenium, and B vitamins like thiamine, with a typical serving providing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 1.1 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
| Folate | 58 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a universal comfort food and a gentle first food for infants worldwide. Nutritionally, blending the rice increases its digestibility and makes its nutrients more readily available, which is why it's often used in recovery diets.
