Homemade breaded silken tofu sticks with basil sauce
Homemade breaded silken tofu sticks with basil sauce A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Homemade breaded silken tofu sticks with a fresh basil sauce. SAFETY: ensure tofu is well-cooked, watch for soy allergy, and serve kiwi in small pieces.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Homemade breaded silken tofu sticks with a fresh basil sauce. SAFETY: ensure tofu is well-cooked, watch for soy allergy, and serve kiwi in small pieces.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g silken tofuAlternative: chicken 🍽️ 80 g tomatoAlternative: green beans 🍽️ 50 g wholemeal sandwich breadAlternative: couscous 🥝 30 g kiwiAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g basilAlternative: chives 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 193 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 8 g
Fat 7 g 1
CHECK freshness of the silken tofu (smell, texture - handle very gently) Carefully cut the silken tofu into regular 2 cm pieces (don't break it) Wash, peel, seed and dice the tomato (remove all seeds) Toast the wholemeal sandwich bread, then crumble into breadcrumbs Peel the kiwi and cut into small pieces (max 5 mm)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl (wide, not deep) Do NOT buy tofu without checking expiry date Do not cut too large: choking hazard NEVER serve tofu if baby is allergic to soy Always remove tomato seeds and peel Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Handle silken tofu gently: it breaks easily Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) Silken tofu is fragile: handle with care CRITICAL: soy allergy warning - DO NOT serve if baby is allergic Check LABELS of all products Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the breadcrumbs and tomato in a large bowl Add the silken tofu pieces VERY GENTLY (don't break) Add the beaten egg as binder (use fork to coat gently) Pour in the olive oil and half of the basil Mix with a wooden spoon (gentle) Shape the sticks with damp hands (length 5 cm - very gentle) Coat each stick with a thin layer of breadcrumbs Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge (helps hold shape) Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean wet hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: silken tofu breaks Do not add too much flour: sticks become too dense Do not forget to shape gently: 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 WET hands: the sticks won't stick and won't break 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 (don't overcrowd) Bake in the middle of the oven for 14 min (silken tofu is soft, don't overcook) Check cooking halfway through (very gently) Meanwhile, prepare the basil sauce: yogurt + chopped basil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the sticks when golden (carefully) 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 Spatula (not tongs - too rough) 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: silken tofu becomes rubbery Do not use tongs: too rough, breaks the sticks Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Check cooking: breadcrumbs golden, tofu heated through For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Silken tofu is fragile: handle gently Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm baby has NO soy allergy Prepare a fresh kiwi cube garnish (peeled) Arrange the warm sticks on baby's plate (gently) Add small kiwi pieces around Serve the basil 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 - soy) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot Always check for soy allergy before serving Always peel kiwi to avoid choking Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve tofu to a soy-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Kiwi adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut sticks in half, kiwi in 4 Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
