Salmon cupcakes with spiced mandarinA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Salmon cupcakes with spiced mandarin (cupcake-shaped), corn starch and cinnamon. SAFETY: MANDARIN SEEDS + PITH REMOVED (very bitter), SALMON deboned (bones choking), EGG/SOY check, CINNAMON mild dose.
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- 🍽️60 gsalmonAlternative: turkey
- 🍽️80 gswiss chardAlternative: cauliflower
- 🍽️50 gcorn starchAlternative: fine semolina
- 🍽️30 gswiss chardAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gcinnamonAlternative: nutmeg
- 🍽️50 gplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK SALMON DEBONED (CRITICAL - choking hazard)
- CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute)
- Cut the salmon into baby-adapted pieces
- Cook the salmon in a pan with a little water (no salt)
- Mince the cooked salmon finely (digestion)
Wash the swiss chard, separate STEMS FROM LEAVES (CRITICAL - stems are tough)
Cut the leaves and stems separately into small cubesPEEL the mandarin (CRITICAL - remove all skin and pith)REMOVE ALL MANDARIN SEEDS AND PITH (CRITICAL - very bitter)Cut the mandarin segments into small piecesCook the corn starch as directedCutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potCupcake molds (silicone)Tweezers (bones) - CRITICAL: salmon bones are choking hazard
- Do NOT serve if lactose intolerant
- CRITICAL: swiss chard stems are tough
- CRITICAL: mandarin seeds and pith are very bitter
- Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Always check NO fish bones
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS debone salmon carefully
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS separate swiss chard stems from leaves
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove mandarin seeds and pith
- Salmon: check NO bones 3 times
2
- Mix the cooked corn starch and swiss chard cubes in a large bowl
- Add the minced salmon and mandarin pieces
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and cinnamon
- Mix with a wooden spoon gently
- Shape into cupcakes using silicone molds (4-5 cm diameter)
- Press the mixture gently into the molds
- Place on a baking sheet
- Let rest 5 min in the fridge
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsCupcake molds (silicone)Baking sheet - Do not overmix: salmon breaks
- Do not add too much flour: cupcakes become too dense
- Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the cupcakes
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Always check mandarin deseeding
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Use silicone molds for easy unmolding
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil the cupcake molds
- Arrange the cupcakes on a baking sheet
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 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 cupcakes when golden
- Let cool 3-4 min before unmolding
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately with the sauce on the side
Baking sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the sheet
- Do not open the oven in the first 8 min
- Do not overcook: cupcakes become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always unmold carefully
- Check cooking: golden brown outside, salmon fully cooked
- 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 lactose intolerance + NO salmon bones + no mandarin seeds/pith
- Prepare a fresh small mandarin segment garnish
- Unmold the warm cupcakes
- Arrange on baby's plate
- Add small mandarin pieces around
- Serve the cinnamon sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the cupcakes
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - fish, lactose)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for lactose + salmon bones + mandarin seeds/pith
- Always serve mandarin peeled and seeded
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Mandarin adds natural sweetness
- For 12-18 months: cut cupcakes in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
