France Hormone-Free Quail & Goji Berry Baby Congee (12m+)
Quail & Goji Berry Baby Congee
Quail and goji berry is a classic Chinese tonic pairing — nourishing, warming, and deeply rooted in Cantonese tradition. Goji berries add a natural sweetness and a beautiful red-orange hue to the congee, along with antioxidants and gentle iron of their own.
This is the kind of recipe that grandparents will recognise and approve of — a Hong Kong baby bowl that bridges generations, made easy with pre-portioned French quail from iBuddies.
Ingredients
Makes approx. 2 baby servings. Freeze in a covered container for up to 1 month.
How to Make
Place dried goji berries in a small bowl with warm water and soak for 10 minutes until plump and soft. Drain and set aside — they'll stir into the congee beautifully.
Rinse jasmine rice and simmer in 500ml water over low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until the rice breaks down into thick, creamy congee.
Steam quail legs for 18 minutes until fully cooked. Carefully strip all meat from the small bones, shred finely, and discard all bones.
Stir quail meat and goji berries into the congee. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Cool to a safe temperature and serve warm. Freeze leftovers in a covered container for up to 1 month.
A Traditional Tonic, Modernised
Quail with goji has been used in Chinese medicine and home cooking for centuries to nourish blood, strengthen the body, and support eye health. For babies at 12 months, the science supports the tradition beautifully.
Tips for Parents
Soaked goji berries should be soft enough to squash easily between two fingers before adding to the congee. If still firm, soak a few more minutes. Any hard pieces can be a choking hazard.
Quail bones are very small. Always feel through the shredded meat with your fingertips before stirring into the congee — a quick, important check every time.
Use plain, unsweetened dried goji berries — available at most Hong Kong wet markets and supermarkets. Avoid any goji products with added sugar or preservatives.
The natural sweetness of goji berries and the savoury quail create all the flavour this congee needs. Do not add salt or soy sauce to baby food under 12 months.
Get the French Quail Leg
2 pieces per pack, vacuum-sealed and ready in your freezer. Buy 10+ packs for free delivery.
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