Hake and potimarron bites with parsley
Hake and potimarron bites with parsley A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake and potimarron bites with parsley. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (wheat flour), check fish bones, remove potimarron skin (choking hazard).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake and potimarron bites with parsley. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (wheat flour), check fish bones, remove potimarron skin (choking hazard).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g hakeAlternative: green lentils 🍽️ 80 g potimarronAlternative: red bell pepper 🍽️ 50 g wheat flourAlternative: oat flour 🍽️ 30 g pineappleAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g parsleyAlternative: dill 🍽️ 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 122 kcal
Protein 9 g
Carbs 21 g
Fat 4 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) Check hake for bones twice (use tweezers) Cut the hake fillets into regular 2 cm pieces PEEL the potimarron carefully (skin is very hard for baby) Cut the potimarron into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the wheat flour as a porridge (5 min)
Cut pineapple flesh and REMOVE the hard core (choking hazard)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Fish tweezers Do NOT serve if baby is gluten-allergic CRITICAL: potimarron skin is choking hazard 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: confirm NO gluten allergy before serving ALWAYS peel potimarron (skin is too hard) Always check fish bones twice Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked wheat flour porridge and potimarron cubes in a large bowl Add the hake pieces and pineapple cubes, mix gently Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and parsley Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of wheat flour 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: hake 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 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 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 parsley sauce: yogurt + parsley + 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: confirm NO gluten allergy + check no fish bones remain Prepare a fresh pineapple cube garnish (no core) Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small pineapple pieces around (no core) Serve the parsley 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 - gluten/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 + gluten allergy before serving Always serve pineapple WITHOUT hard core Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve wheat/fish to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Pineapple 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 
