Hake with cherry tomatoes mild Indian-style
Hake with cherry tomatoes mild Indian-style A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake with cherry tomatoes mild Indian-style, almond powder and cinnamon. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE POMEGRANATE SEEDS (12-18m), CINNAMON mild dose.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake with cherry tomatoes mild Indian-style, almond powder and cinnamon. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE POMEGRANATE SEEDS (12-18m), CINNAMON mild dose.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g hakeAlternative: fava beans 🍽️ 80 g cherry tomatoAlternative: cauliflower 🍽️ 50 g almond powderAlternative: couscous 🍽️ 30 g pomegranateAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cinnamonAlternative: 5-spice mix 🍽️ 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 126 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 13 g
Fat 4 g 1
CHECK NO FISH + ALMOND ALLERGY (introduce one at a time) NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute) Remove ALL FISH BONES carefully (use tweezers for hake) Cut the hake fillets into regular 2 cm pieces WASH cherry tomatoes and HALVE them (CRITICAL - whole is choking hazard)
Cut the cherry tomato halves into smaller pieces
PEEL the pomegranate and REMOVE SEEDS for 12-18m (or keep for 24-36m)
Cook the almond powder as directed (5 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 fish or almond-allergic CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous CRITICAL: whole cherry tomatoes are choking hazard CRITICAL: pomegranate seeds are choking hazard for 12-18m Cinnamon too strong is harmful for baby 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/almond allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove all fish bones CRITICAL: ALWAYS halve cherry tomatoes Use MILD cinnamon dose 2
Mix the cooked almond powder and cherry tomato pieces in a large bowl Add the hake pieces and pomegranate juice (or seeds for 24-36m) Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and cinnamon Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into small pieces (3-4 cm diameter) Coat each piece with a thin layer of almond powder 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: pieces become too dense Do not make pieces too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the pieces Always check fish bones 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 Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger pieces Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the pieces leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon sauce: yogurt + pinch cinnamon + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the pieces 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: pieces 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 + cherry tomatoes halved + pomegranate seeds removed (12-18m) Prepare a fresh cherry tomato half garnish Arrange the warm pieces on baby's plate Add small cherry tomato halves around Serve the cinnamon sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the pieces Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - fish, almond) 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 + cherry tomatoes + pomegranate seeds Always serve cherry tomatoes halved Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish/almond to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Cherry tomatoes add freshness For 12-18 months: cut pieces in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
