A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Turkey with button mushroom stars (star-shaped) with nutmeg, corn tortilla and nutmeg. SAFETY: MUSHROOMS cooked through (raw mushrooms dangerous), TURKEY cooked through, LACTOSE check, NUTMEG mild dose.
Little dishes, big smiles!
- 🍽️60 gturkeyAlternative: egg
- 🍽️80 gbutton mushroomsAlternative: cucumber
- 🍽️50 gcorn tortillaAlternative: wheat tortilla
- 🍽️30 gbutton mushroomsAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gnutmegAlternative: parsley
- 🍽️50 gplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute)
- 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 the mushrooms, REMOVE STALKS (digestion)
COOK THE MUSHROOMS in boiling water (CRITICAL - 8-10 min)
Cut the cooked mushrooms into small cubesCook the corn tortilla as directedGrate the nutmeg finely (very mild dose)Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potGrater - Do NOT serve if lactose intolerant
- CRITICAL: raw mushrooms are dangerous for baby
- CRITICAL: mushroom stalks are hard to digest
- CRITICAL: undercooked turkey is dangerous
- Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check yogurt 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 lactose intolerance before serving
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS cook mushrooms thoroughly
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove mushroom stalks
- Nutmeg: very small amount
2
- Mix the cooked corn tortilla and cooked mushroom cubes in a large bowl
- Add the minced turkey
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and grated nutmeg
- Mix with a wooden spoon gently
- Shape into stars 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 handsStar silicone moldsBaking sheet - Do not overmix: turkey breaks
- Do not add too much flour: stars become too dense
- Do not make stars too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the stars
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Always check mushroom cooking
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Use silicone star molds for easy unmolding
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger stars
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil the star molds
- Arrange the stars on a baking sheet
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Meanwhile, prepare the nutmeg sauce: yogurt + pinch nutmeg + 1 tsp olive oil
- Mix the sauce well and chill
- Remove the stars 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: stars become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always unmold carefully
- Check cooking: golden brown outside
- 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 + mushrooms cooked through
- Prepare a fresh small mushroom piece garnish
- Unmold the warm stars
- Arrange on baby's plate
- Add small mushroom pieces around
- Serve the nutmeg sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the stars
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose, poultry)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for lactose + mushrooms cooked
- Always serve mushrooms well-cooked
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve dairy to lactose intolerant baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Mushroom adds umami flavor
- For 12-18 months: cut stars in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
