Fish and Mushroom Surprise Recipe

Ingredients

115g (4oz) lemon sole or plaice fillet, fresh or defrosted, skinned
55g (2oz) leeks, sliced
30g (1oz) onion or shallot, sliced (optional)
2 black peppercorns
small bunch fresh herbs (e.g. dill, parsley, chives)
200ml (7 fl oz) milk (breast, formula or cows)
small knob butter
55g (2oz) button mushrooms, sliced
1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) cornflour or rice flour
30g (1oz) grated cheese (optional)
30g (1oz) seedless grapes, quartered

Serves
Makes 3-4 servings for babies of 7-12 months.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER PORTION (APPROX) 113 Kilocalories; 9g Protein; 5g Fat; 8g Carbohydrate; 0g Fibre.

Method

Place the leeks, onions or shallots, peppercorns, herbs and milk into a pan.  Bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and add the fish.  Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Discard the peppercorns and herbs.  Remove the fish and set aside.  Reserve the poaching mixture.
In a small pan heat the butter and add the mushrooms.  Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the leeks and the poaching liquid.  Stir in the corn or rice flour.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Lightly flake the reserve fish and add to the pan with the cheese and grapes.
Lightly puree and serve to your baby.