Baby and toddler recipes

🌿 Trout and dill potato cakes

Soft potato cakes flecked with flaked trout and fresh dill. Trout is a mild oily fish full of omega-3 fats, and these freeze well for quick lunches.

From 9 monthsPrep 15 minCook 25 minFreezes wellContains: Fish, Egg, Milk

Makes about 10 potato cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 fillet (about 120g) Trout (skin and bones removed)
  • 300g Potato (peeled, cubed)
  • 1 tbsp Dill (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Chives (finely snipped)
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp Butter (unsalted)

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes until soft, drain well and mash with the butter.
  2. Bake or poach the trout for 8 to 10 minutes until it flakes, then flake and check carefully for bones.
  3. Mix the trout, mash, dill, chives and egg.
  4. Shape into small flat cakes.
  5. Bake on a lined tray at 200C (180C fan) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until golden and hot through.

Serving it to your baby

From 9 months, cut each cake into strips or quarters. For younger babies from 6 months, shape the mix into chunky fingers, or skip the egg and serve the trout and potato mashed on a spoon.

For the rest of the family

Serve adult portions with a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of salt, soured cream and a watercress salad.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly and keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 2 months (only if the fish was not previously frozen). Defrost in the fridge, reheat until piping hot throughout, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Is trout good for babies?

Yes. Trout is an oily fish rich in omega-3 fats. Offer up to 2 portions of oily fish a week for girls and up to 4 for boys.

Can I use smoked trout?

Smoked fish is salty, so it is best kept occasional for babies. Fresh trout is the better choice here.

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