Hake hearts with swiss chard
Hake hearts with swiss chard A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake hearts with swiss chard (heart-shaped), semoule and watermelon. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE SWISS CHARD STEMS (very fibrous), remove watermelon seeds.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake hearts with swiss chard (heart-shaped), semoule and watermelon. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE SWISS CHARD STEMS (very fibrous), remove watermelon seeds.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g hakeAlternative: silken tofu 🍽️ 80 g swiss chardAlternative: sweet potato 🌾 50 g fine semouleAlternative: jerusalem artichoke 🍽️ 30 g watermelonAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g 5-spice mixAlternative: cardamom 🍽️ 50 piece 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 174 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbs 9 g
Fat 5 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) Remove ALL FISH BONES carefully (use tweezers for hake) Cut the hake fillets into regular 2 cm pieces WASH swiss chard and REMOVE ALL STEMS (very fibrous for baby) Cut the swiss chard leaves into small cubes REMOVE WATERMELON SEEDS (choking hazard)
Cut the watermelon into small cubes
Cook the fine semoule as directed (8-10 min)
Check the yogurt freshness
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 CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous CRITICAL: swiss chard stems are very fibrous for baby CRITICAL: watermelon seeds are choking hazard Always use mild 5-spice dose Always check yogurt freshness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO fish allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove all fish bones CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove swiss chard stems ALWAYS remove watermelon seeds 2
Mix the cooked semoule and swiss chard cubes in a large bowl Add the hake pieces and watermelon cubes Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and 5-spice Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into hearts (using heart-shaped cookie cutter) Press into the hearts gently 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 Heart-shaped cookie cutter Do not overmix: hake breaks Do not add too much flour: hearts become too dense Do not forget to remove watermelon seeds Do not make hearts too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the hearts 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 Use heart-shaped cookie cutter Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger hearts 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the hearts leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the spice sauce: yogurt + pinch 5-spice + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the hearts 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: hearts become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check fish is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, fish cooked through 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 swiss chard stems + no watermelon seeds Prepare a fresh watermelon cube garnish Arrange the warm hearts on baby's plate Add small watermelon pieces around Serve the spice sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the hearts 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 + stems + seeds Always serve watermelon without seeds Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Watermelon adds freshness For 12-18 months: cut hearts in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
