Mommy's Class: Zinc-Rich Recipes for Babies of Different Ages

What foods are good for zinc supplementation for babies? When it comes to zinc supplementation, the best way is definitely through diet. So, do you know which foods are rich in zinc? For children of different ages, the recipes for zinc supplementation also vary. Come and see with the editor which recipes are the best options for your child's zinc supplementation.

Zinc Supplementation Recipes for Babies

Chestnut Porridge

Ingredients: Chestnuts, Rice

Method: Peel and chop 5 chestnuts. Add water to a pot, bring to a boil, add the chestnuts, then add a handful of rice and cook together until soft and well-done. It is ready to be fed to the baby.

Suitable for babies 4 months to 1 year old

Chestnut Porridge

Egg Yolk and Milk Paste

Ingredients: Egg, Milk

Method: Boil 1 egg in water for about 6 minutes. Take out the yolk, mash it, and mix with milk to form a paste or porridge-like consistency. Feed directly to the baby.

Suitable for babies 4 months to 1 year old

Steamed Egg Custard with Milk

Nut Porridge

Ingredients: Rice, Peanuts, Walnut kernels

Method: Wash and chop the rice and peanuts. Cook them in water to make porridge. When the porridge is almost done, add the walnuts and a little sugar.

Note: Chop the peanuts and walnuts as finely as possible and cook them until soft to prevent the baby from choking.

Suitable for children 2-3 years old

Walnut, Peanut, and Red Date Porridge

Seafood and Egg Custard

Ingredients: Dried small shrimp, Fresh clams, Egg

Method: Chop the dried shrimp and soak in yellow wine for 10 minutes. Wash the clams and blanch them in boiling water until they open. Beat the egg, add salt, then mix in the shrimp and clams. Add warm water, some chopped green onions, and steam over high heat until it becomes custard-like.

Suitable for children 2-3 years old

Steamed Egg Custard with Crucian Carp Soup

Cabbage and Shredded Pork

Ingredients: Cabbage, Lean pork

Method: Shred the cabbage and lean pork. The pork shreds can be marinated with a little starch water. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the pork until it's tender and then add the cabbage shreds. Season with salt and MSG, stir-fry until cooked through. Finally, drizzle in a little starch water and toss a few times.

Suitable for children 4-6 years old

Shredded Pork with Cabbage

Colorful Yellow Fish Soup

Ingredients: Small yellow croaker, Celery, Carrot, Roasted pine nuts, Fresh mushrooms

Method: Clean the small yellow croaker, debone, and cut into small cubes. Shred the celery, carrot, and mushrooms. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add boiling water. Put in the celery, carrot, mushrooms, roasted pine nuts, and yellow fish cubes, and cook until the fish is done. Season with salt, MSG, and cooking wine. Thicken the sauce with starch water and drizzle with a little cooked oil.

Suitable for children 4-6 years old

Pickled Vegetable and Yellow Fish Soup

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