Turkey with button mushrooms basil-styleA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Turkey with button mushrooms basil-style (cube-shaped), couscous and basil. SAFETY: MUSHROOMS COOKED (raw dangerous), TURKEY cooked through, EGG allergy check, MELON seeds + pith removed.
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- 🍽️60 gturkeyAlternative: mackerel
- 🍽️80 gbutton mushroomsAlternative: peas
- 🍽️50 gcouscousAlternative: corn tortilla
- 🍈30 gmelonAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gbasilAlternative: cumin
- 🍽️50 geggAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
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)
- Wash mushrooms, REMOVE STALKS (digestion)
COOK mushrooms in boiling water (CRITICAL - 8-10 min)
Cut the cooked mushrooms into small cubesCook the couscous as directedPEEL the melon, REMOVE ALL SEEDS AND PITH (CRITICAL)Cut the melon flesh into small piecesTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT serve if egg-allergic
- CRITICAL: raw mushrooms are dangerous for baby
- CRITICAL: melon seeds and pith are bitter
- 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 cook mushrooms thoroughly
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove melon seeds and pith
- Mushrooms: cook well
2
- Mix the cooked couscous and cooked mushroom cubes in a large bowl
- Add the minced turkey and melon pieces
- Add the full egg as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and basil
- 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 bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsTray 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 melon deseeding
- 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 (egg must be fully cooked)
- Meanwhile, prepare the basil sauce: yogurt + pinch basil + 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 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: 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 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 egg allergy + mushrooms cooked + no melon seeds/pith
- Prepare a fresh small melon piece garnish
- Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate
- Add small melon pieces around
- Serve the basil 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 plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for egg + mushrooms + melon
- Always serve melon seeded
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Melon adds freshness
- 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
