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Step 1: Choose and buy carrots
Carrots are very common and easy to buy, they are available in all markets and supermarkets. Babies can start eating mashed carrots separately and then mix them with other vegetables and foods. Choose firm carrots, smooth outer skin, and bright orange color. One carrot can make about 80g of mashed carrots.
Step 2: Wash and prepare carrots
Clean the carrots with water and peel them. Cut into pieces.
Step 3: Boil carrots
Pour water into a stainless steel pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to keep the water simmering and boil the carrots until soft (10-15 minutes). Remove the cooked carrots and rinse with cold water to complete the cooking process.
Step 4: Puree the carrots
Blend the cooked carrots until smooth using a blender, adding water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency suitable for your baby. Once your little one is ready for solids, typically around 10 months old, you can introduce finely chopped cooked carrots.
Step 5: Serve the meal to your baby
Carrot puree is delicious on its own or mixed with other foods. You can try mixing carrot puree with the following foods: broccoli, green beans, apples, peaches, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, lentils, beef, chicken…
Step 6: Refrigerate and freeze any leftover carrot puree
Carrot puree can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in the fridge. If freezing, it can be stored for up to 3 months; when needed, thaw overnight in the fridge.
Sweet Potato Puree for Baby
Sweet potatoes, rich in beta-carotene, are a favorite food for babies due to their naturally sweet taste. They also pair well with a variety of vegetables, fruits, and meats. Sweet potatoes are available year-round, making them easy for mothers to choose for their baby's meals.
How to make sweet potato puree for baby food:
Step 1: Selecting sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes have a naturally sweet taste, with a soft texture that blends well with breast milk or formula. Choose firm sweet potatoes without cracks or soft spots. On average, one medium sweet potato can yield about 120-150g of baby food puree.
Step 2: Washing and preparing sweet potatoes
Rinse off any soil clinging to the potato skin under running water, use a soft brush to scrub away dirt on the potato. Rinse again, then peel the potato skin. Cut into cubes.
Step 3: Boil the sweet potatoes
Bring water to a boil in a pot, then reduce heat to simmer and boil the sweet potatoes until completely soft (about 15 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water for 3 minutes to complete the boiling process.
Step 4: Mash the sweet potatoes
Puree the sweet potatoes in a blender until smooth. Add water, breast milk, or formula to achieve the necessary smoothness and consistency. When your baby is around 10 months old, you can introduce finely chopped boiled sweet potatoes.
Step 5: Serve the meal to your baby
You can introduce plain sweet potato puree to your baby, or once your baby is accustomed to eating, mix it with finely ground foods such as raisins, peaches, rice, lentils, broccoli, chicken, beef, green beans, sweet peas.
Step 6: Refrigerate and freeze any leftover sweet potato puree
Prepared sweet potato puree can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. If freezing the puree, it can be kept for 3 months; when needed, thaw by leaving it overnight in the refrigerator.
Above are 2 ways to make baby food puree that Mytour wants to share with mothers. Wishing you all success!
Source: Compiled
Mothers can consider some baby food puree products below:
- Guide to preparing lump-free baby food puree
- Compilation of baby food recipes for infants 6 months and older
