Mackerel and peach roast bites
Mackerel and peach roast bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel and peach roast bites with thyme. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), REMOVE PEACH PIT (choking hazard), watch out for egg allergy.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel and peach roast bites with thyme. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), REMOVE PEACH PIT (choking hazard), watch out for egg allergy.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g mackerelAlternative: chicken 🍽️ 80 g avocadoAlternative: red bell pepper 🍽️ 50 g sweet potatoAlternative: fine semolina 🍽️ 30 g peachAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g thymeAlternative: basil 🍽️ 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 134 kcal
Protein 6 g
Carbs 20 g
Fat 3 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 PEEL the avocado and remove the pit Cut the avocado into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the sweet potato as directed (20 min)
PEEL the peach and REMOVE THE PIT (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 fish-allergic Do NOT serve if baby is egg-allergic CRITICAL: peach pit is choking hazard CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous 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 fish AND NO egg allergy before serving ALWAYS remove peach pit Always check fish bones twice Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked sweet potato in a large bowl Add the mackerel pieces and avocado cubes, mix gently Add the peach pieces and beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and thyme Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of sweet potato 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 thyme sauce: yogurt + thyme + 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 + no peach pit remain Prepare a fresh peach cube garnish (no pit) Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small peach pieces around (no pit) Serve the thyme 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/egg) 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 + peach pit before serving Always serve peach WITHOUT pit Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish/egg to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Peach 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 
