Tempeh and zucchini sticks with lychee
Tempeh and zucchini sticks with lychee A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Tempeh and zucchini sticks with lychee and mild cumin. SAFETY: ensure tempeh is well-cooked, remove all lychee pits.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Tempeh and zucchini sticks with lychee and mild cumin. SAFETY: ensure tempeh is well-cooked, remove all lychee pits.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g tempehAlternative: greek yogurt 🍽️ 80 g zucchiniAlternative: eggplant 🍽️ 50 g wholemeal sandwich breadAlternative: tapioca 🍽️ 30 g lycheeAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cuminAlternative: sweet paprika 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 179 kcal
Protein 10 g
Carbs 16 g
Fat 7 g 1
CHECK freshness of the tempeh (smell, color, texture) Cut the tempeh into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) Wash and dice the zucchini (remove seeds if old) Toast the wholemeal sandwich bread, then crumble into breadcrumbs Peel the lychees and REMOVE ALL PITS (choking hazard)
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 NEVER leave a lychee pit in the recipe Always remove zucchini seeds if old Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys NEVER serve raw tempeh Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: lychee pits MUST be removed completely Always cook tempeh well (no raw center) Check LABELS of all products Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the breadcrumbs and zucchini in a large bowl Add the tempeh pieces and pitted lychees, mix well Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and half of the cumin Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the sticks with damp hands (length 5 cm) Coat each stick with a thin layer of breadcrumbs 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 yogurt 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 16 min (tempeh well-cooked) Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the cumin sauce: yogurt + pinch cumin + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the sticks when golden Let cool 3-4 min CRITICAL: re-check NO lychee pits in any stick Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: tempeh becomes hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check for lychee pits Check cooking: golden brown outside 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: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: cut a stick in half and look for lychee pits Prepare a fresh lychee garnish (pitted, halved) Arrange the warm sticks on baby's plate Add small lychee pieces around (pitted) Serve the cumin 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 - lactose) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for lychee pits before serving Always remove lychee pits before serving Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve a stick with lychee pit inside Serve warm: flavors are more developed Lychee 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 
