Turkey with eggplant Asian-style
Turkey with eggplant Asian-style A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Turkey with eggplant Asian-style (cube-shaped), fine semolina and cardamom. SAFETY: EGGPLANT PEELED (skin hard for baby), EGG allergy check, TURKEY cooked through, CARDAMOM mild dose (digestion).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Turkey with eggplant Asian-style (cube-shaped), fine semolina and cardamom. SAFETY: EGGPLANT PEELED (skin hard for baby), EGG allergy check, TURKEY cooked through, CARDAMOM mild dose (digestion).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g turkeyAlternative: ground steak 🍽️ 80 g eggplantAlternative: cauliflower 🍽️ 50 g fine semolinaAlternative: almond powder 🍽️ 30 g eggplantAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cardamomAlternative: tarragon 🍽️ 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 161 kcal
Protein 9 g
Carbs 18 g
Fat 5 g 1
CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving) Cut the turkey into baby-adapted pieces, remove skin Cook the turkey in a pan with a little water (no salt) Mince the cooked turkey finely (digestion) PEEL the eggplant (CRITICAL - skin hard for baby)
Cut the eggplant into small cubes
Soak eggplant in salted water 10 min (remove bitterness - then rinse)
Cook the eggplant cubes in boiling water (10-12 min)
Cook the fine semolina as directed
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Colander Do NOT serve if egg-allergic CRITICAL: eggplant skin is hard for baby CRITICAL: eggplant bitterness causes digestion issues CRITICAL: undercooked turkey is dangerous Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check egg freshness Always remove turkey skin Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel eggplant CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove eggplant bitterness (soak 10 min) Turkey: cook fully 2
Mix the cooked fine semolina and eggplant cubes in a large bowl Add the minced turkey Add the full egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and cardamom Mix with a wooden spoon gently 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: turkey 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 egg freshness Always check eggplant peeling 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
Bring a steamer to a boil Place the cubes on the steamer basket Steam for 12-15 min Check cooking halfway through (egg must be fully cooked) Meanwhile, prepare the cardamom sauce: yogurt + pinch cardamom + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cubes when firm and golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Steamer pot Tongs Fork Small bowl Timer Probe thermometer (optional) Do not forget to preheat steamer Do not overcrowd the basket Do not open the lid in the first 5 min Do not overcook: cubes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check egg is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked (70°C) For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If too soft: extend 3-5 min Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO egg allergy + no eggplant skin Prepare a fresh small eggplant cube garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small eggplant cubes around Serve the cardamom 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 - egg, poultry) 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 egg + eggplant skin Always serve eggplant peeled Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Eggplant adds Asian 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 
