Freezing Congee

[Wee Kean]

Can we freeze congee like other baby food? Does anyone do this? I was told that I am supposed to cook congee freshly everyday and no freezing because this will give the baby "wind". Thanks!

[mammalicious]

MayC

do you freeze just the plain congee and then one you warm it add meat?
am starting solids soon and preparing myself for what i should and can do.

thanks!

[Wee Kean]

Yes, I want to ask the same question as well: do you just freeze the plain congee or do you freeze congee that has meat or vege or fish, etc in it?

[Wee Kean]

Hi MayC, I tried to freeze congee last week but when I heat it up, I noticed that there is extra water in the congee. Is this normal?

[mammalicious]

when you freeze meat or veggie, do you mash without extra fluid (breastmilk,formula or water) but add it after you thaw the cubes?

thanks!

[Valencia]

Traditional older people would oppose to freezing congee since it will destroy the nutrients in it. You may try this alternative: Boil the congee until it boils and boil for another five mins (alone, without meat). Leave it in the pot with the lid closed or pour it into a vacuum flask/pot.

For the congee turning watery, it's not a good thing considered by most people, though it may not be harmful.