Mackerel and carrot bites
Mackerel and carrot bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel and carrot bites with oregano. SAFETY: CAREFULLY REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), watch out for egg allergy, check fish freshness.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel and carrot bites with oregano. SAFETY: CAREFULLY REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), watch out for egg allergy, check fish freshness.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g mackerelAlternative: ground beef 🍽️ 80 g carrotAlternative: fennel 🍽️ 50 g jerusalem artichokeAlternative: potato 🍽️ 30 g carrotAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g oreganoAlternative: tarragon 🍽️ 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 136 kcal
Protein 12 g
Carbs 13 g
Fat 9 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) Remove ALL BONES carefully (use tweezers for mackerel) Cut the mackerel fillets into regular 2 cm pieces WASH carrots thoroughly and peel them Cut the carrots into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the jerusalem artichoke as directed (20 min in water)
Grate the vitamin C carrot finely
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Fish tweezers CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous Do NOT serve if baby is fish-allergic Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always cook fish well (no raw fish for baby) Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never use fish that smells strong Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: check fish for bones twice Always use fish tweezers for small bones For 24-36 months: bigger pieces Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked jerusalem artichoke in a large bowl Add the mackerel pieces and carrot cubes, mix gently Add the grated carrot and beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and oregano Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of grated carrot 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: mackerel breaks Do not add too much flour: bites become too dense Do not forget to make bites compact: otherwise they crumble Do not make bites too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the bites 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 bites won't stick Make small round bites for finger food Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger bites 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the bites leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the oregano sauce: yogurt + oregano + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the bites 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 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: bites become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check fish is fully cooked 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: check no fish bones remain Prepare a fresh grated carrot garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small grated carrot around Serve the oregano sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the bites Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - fish) 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 fish bones before serving Always serve carrot well cooked Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Grated carrot adds color and vitamin C For 12-18 months: cut bites in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
