-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
recipe
infant formula/grain
nutrition

definition

infant formula/grain
kokkoh is a traditional Zen macrobiotic milk
Note: these recipes are intended to be only occasional supplements and cannot replace breast milk or a complete milk substitute

• ingredients:
» kokkoh #1
35% brown rice
60% sweet brown rice
5% white sesame seeds

» kokkoh #2
55% brown rice
25% sweet brown rice
5% white sesame seeds
15% oatmeal

• method:
1. Roast all ingredients in an open pan at 350° F, stirring occasionally until brown.
2. Mix together and grind grains into fine powder using a grain mill or blender.
3. Use 1 1/2 tsp. with 3/4 cup water during the first week, increasing to 1 tbsp. per 3/4 cup water by the end of one month. Cook kokkoh and water over medium heat, stirring well until a milk consistency is reached.

(Yntema, p. 149)
Reprinted with permission from Vegetarian Baby; ©1980 by McBooks Press, 908 Steam Mill Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.


footnotes