Hake cubes with celery
Hake cubes with celery A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake cubes with celery (cube-shaped), jerusalem artichoke and vanilla. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE CELERY STRINGS (very fibrous), LACTOSE check for yogurt.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Hake cubes with celery (cube-shaped), jerusalem artichoke and vanilla. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (hake is bony), REMOVE CELERY STRINGS (very fibrous), LACTOSE check for yogurt.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g hakeAlternative: greek yogurt 🍽️ 80 g celeryAlternative: pumpkin 🍽️ 50 g jerusalem artichokeAlternative: oat flour 🍽️ 30 g celeryAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g vanillaAlternative: oregano 🍽️ 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 171 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 6 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) 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 REMOVE CELERY STRINGS (CRITICAL - very fibrous) Cut the celery into small cubes
Cook the jerusalem artichoke as directed (15-20 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-allergic CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous CRITICAL: celery strings are very fibrous Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check yogurt freshness Jerusalem artichoke can cause bloating (introduce gradually) 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 celery strings Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked jerusalem artichoke in a large bowl Add the celery cubes and hake pieces Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and vanilla Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into cubes (3-4 cm per side) Press into the cubes 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 Do not overmix: hake breaks Do not add too much flour: cubes become too dense Do not make cubes too big: max 4 cm Do not leave air in the cubes 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 cubes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the cubes leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce: yogurt + pinch vanilla + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cubes 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: cubes 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 celery strings Prepare a fresh celery leaf garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small celery leaves around Serve the vanilla sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cubes 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 + celery strings before serving Always serve celery strings removed Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Vanilla adds delicate flavor For 12-18 months: cut cubes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
