Quinoa Galettes Fa On Libanaise (maquereau-free)

Name: Quinoa Galettes Fa On Libanaise (maquereau-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g firm tofu; 80 g yellow bell pepper; 50 g polenta; 30 g date; 1 c.à.s olive oil; 3 g sweet paprika; 50 pièce egg

A tender maquereau-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with quinoa galettes fa on libanaise. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed maquereau-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook

Ingredients

60 gfirm tofuAlternative: blanc d'œuf
80 gyellow bell pepperAlternative: bettes
50 gpolentaAlternative: pain sans gluten
30 gdateAlternative: grenade
1 c.à.solive oilAlternative: huile de colza
3 gsweet paprikaAlternative: cannelle
50 pièceeggAlternative: 2 c.à.s de compote de pommes

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation

16 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the maquereau-free label
Cut all main ingredients into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
Peel and dice vegetables into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook grains by steaming or in water (10-15 min)
Wash and finely chop fresh herbs
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Prepare equipment: bowl, cutting board, knife
Set aside cooked ingredients to cool down

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not forget to remove fish bones (unless no fish)
Do not leave thick skin on vegetables
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden maquereau

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove maquereau-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

10 min

Put the cooked main ingredient in a large bowl
Add the cooked vegetables mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooled cooked grains
Add the binder
Pour in the olive oil and half of the herbs
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (pan-fried)

20 min

Prepare the cooking setup for pan-fried cooking
Arrange the shapes leaving 2 cm between each
Cook for 20 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when shapes are golden and cooked through
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

Cooking vessel

4. Safe serving

7 min

Prepare an adapted dipping sauce
Arrange the warm shapes on baby's plate
Put the sauce bowl next to it
Show how to dip
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup