Emine DemirtaşCuisinier de Ligne
26 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Okayu is a classic Japanese first-food recipe for babies, made by reheating leftover rice from a previous meal with plenty of water until it becomes a smooth porridge. Simmering the rice over low heat for a long time lets the grains break down completely and creates a smooth texture. Because it can be made without salt or spices, it can also be safely served to young babies.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Simmer the rice with water

12 min

Put the leftover rice and water in a pot and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes.

2

Add the carrot

3 min

If desired, add the grated carrot and simmer for 3 minutes more.

3

Mash until smooth

3 min

Mash the cooked rice with a spoon until it becomes a smooth porridge, adding a little more water if needed.

Reminder

If you use too little water, the rice will become firm again. Keep adding water a little at a time until it reaches the smooth consistency desired for a baby.

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Kemal Kahraman Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Artan pirinci tarifteki 12 dakika yerine 18 dakika kaynattım, lapa çok daha pürüzsüz oldu ve bebeğim hiç zorlanmadan yuttu, ama biraz fazla sulu kaldığını da fark ettim.

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