Homemade breaded lamb sticks with vanilla sauce
Homemade breaded lamb sticks with vanilla sauce A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Homemade breaded lamb sticks with a sweet vanilla sauce. SAFETY: ensure all ingredients are fresh and adapted to baby's age.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Homemade breaded lamb sticks with a sweet vanilla sauce. SAFETY: ensure all ingredients are fresh and adapted to baby's age.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g lambAlternative: sardine 🍽️ 80 g red bell pepperAlternative: chard 🍽️ 50 g tapiocaAlternative: fine semolina 🍊 30 g clementineAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g vanillaAlternative: oregano 🍽️ 50 piece eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 167 kcal
Protein 7 g
Carbs 18 g
Fat 9 g 1
CHECK freshness of the lamb (smell, color, texture) Cut the lamb into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) Wash and dice the red bell pepper (remove seeds) Cook the tapioca as directed (15 min) Peel the clementine and remove all white pith, separate into quarters
Scrape the vanilla pod
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT buy a product without checking freshness Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always remove pepper seeds Always cook lamb well (no pink) Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys NEVER serve a product that may be spoiled Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) Test cooking with a fork: pepper should be melting-tender Lamb must be well-cooked (no pink for baby) Check LABELS of all products Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the tapioca and red bell pepper in a large bowl Add the lamb pieces, mix well Add the beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and vanilla Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the sticks with damp hands (length 5 cm) Coat each stick with a thin layer of tapioca Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: elastic dough Do not add too much flour: sticks become too dense Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles Do not make sticks too big: max 6 cm length Do not leave air in the sticks Always check egg freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the sticks won't stick Make uniform sticks for even cooking Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger sticks 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the sticks leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 18 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce: clementine juice + 1 tsp tapioca starch Heat the sauce gently for 3 min, stirring Remove the sticks when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small saucepan Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: lamb becomes hard and dry Do not serve sauce too hot Do not unmould too hot: burns Check cooking: fork comes out clean For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: warm not hot to preserve vitamin C 4
Prepare a fresh clementine segment garnish (pitted) Arrange the warm sticks on baby's plate Add small clementine pieces around (pitted) Serve the vanilla sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the sticks Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot Always remove clementine pits before serving Do not leave baby alone Do not put too many clementine pieces Do not reheat several times NEVER serve undercooked lamb Serve warm: flavors are more developed Clementine adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut sticks in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
