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Coconut Rice Fingers, watercolor illustration
Snacks

Coconut Rice Fingers

Soft coconut rice fingers that are easy to hold and squash

Ages
9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 20 min
Serves
4
  • Vegan
  • Gluten free
  • Texture variation

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sticky rice, cooked
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp finely desiccated coconut

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Mix rice with coconut milk

  2. 2

    Press into soft flat patties or finger shapes (not balls)

  3. 3

    Dust lightly with the desiccated coconut

  4. 4

    Chill before serving

Sources

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