Mild White Fish, Carrot and Leek Puree
A gentle steamed puree of mild white fish, sweet carrot, and soft leek. A simple, protein-rich first taste of fish for your baby.
Ingredients
- 227 g white fish fillet, skin and bones removed8.01 oz white fish fillet, skin and bones removed
- 3 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium leek, white part, rinsed and sliced
- 120 ml water, for blending8.12 tbsp water, for blending
Steps
- Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket over medium heat.
- Peel the carrots and slice into thin coins so they steam evenly and quickly.
- Trim and rinse the leek well to remove grit, then slice into thin half-moons.
- Place the fish, carrots, and leek in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Carefully check the cooked fish for any small bones and remove them, then let everything cool slightly.
- Transfer the fish, carrots, and leek to a blender, then blend until smooth.
- Add a little water at a time until you reach a smooth, spoonable consistency, then serve warm after checking the temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 2g
Tips by age
Blend completely smooth and thin with extra water, breast milk, or formula to a soft, pourable puree. Offer on a pre-loaded spoon.
Choking safety: Check carefully for any small fish bones and remove them all before serving. Make sure the puree is fully smooth with no chunks.
Blend less so the puree keeps a slightly thicker, soft texture to encourage tongue and gum practice, or mash with a fork.
Choking safety: Double-check for fish bones and remove any. Keep carrot and leek fully soft with no firm pieces.
Serve thicker and lightly mashed, or flake the fish and dice the soft carrot into small bite-size pieces alongside. For over-1s you can add a pinch of salt to taste.
Choking safety: Remove all fish bones and keep carrot pieces soft and small. Cut any larger chunks down to bite-size.
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