Same ingredients, variety recipes Series – Chicken Balls

Introducing your little one to the world of flavors and textures is an exciting milestone. As parents, we strive to provide them with nutritious and delicious meals. In this special edition of our variety recipes series, we’ll explore a recipe perfect for babies aged 11 months onwards: Baby Food Chicken Balls. Packed with wholesome ingredients and gentle flavors, these chicken balls are sure to please your little gourmet.

Ingredients:

• 50g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 100g radish, cubed
• 2 button mushrooms, cubed
• 3 teaspoons of Baby Angel’s Homemade shiitake mushroom superfood powder
• 1 teaspoon of Baby Angel’s Homemade garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of Baby Angel’s Homemade scallop powder
• 1 teaspoons of Baby Angel’s Homemade organic seaweed sesame
• 15g corn flour

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken breast cubes, radish, and mushrooms. Blend the ingredients together until they reach a soft consistency. This step ensures that the mixture is easy for your little one to consume.
2. Add Baby Angel’s Homemade superfood powder to the mixture. This aromatic and nutritious addition enhances the flavors and provides extra nourishment for your baby.
3. Incorporate the corn flour into the mixture, ensuring all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. The corn flour acts as a binding agent to help shape the chicken balls.
4. Using clean hands, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small, bite-sized balls. If you plan to freeze the chicken balls for later use, place them on a plate or tray and steam them to preserve their freshness.
5. If you prefer to serve the chicken balls immediately, there are multiple cooking methods to choose from:
   • Boiling: Place the chicken balls in a pot of boiling water and cook until they float to the surface. This method ensures that the chicken balls are fully cooked and soft.
   • Steaming: Steam the chicken balls in a steamer basket for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Steaming helps retain the nutrients and flavors of the ingredients.
   • Pan-frying: Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick pan and cook the chicken balls over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
   • Oven/Microwave: If you prefer a quick cooking method, you can bake the chicken balls in a preheated oven or microwave them until they are cooked and tender. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Baby Food Chicken Balls

Preparing homemade baby food allows you to control the ingredients and ensure your little one receives wholesome and nutritious meals. While making Baby Food Chicken Balls may seem straightforward, there are common mistakes that can affect the taste, texture, and overall quality of the dish. In this guide, we’ll highlight these mistakes and provide tips to help you create perfect chicken balls for your baby.

1. Overblending the Ingredients: Mistake: Blending the chicken breast, radish, and mushrooms for too long can result in a puree that is too smooth, compromising the texture of the chicken balls. Solution: Blend the ingredients until they are just combined, with small visible pieces. This allows for a chunkier texture, which is suitable for babies at this stage of their development.
2. Neglecting baby food Seasonings (superfood powder): Mistake: Failing to add seasonings and spices may result in bland chicken balls that lack flavor. Solution: Incorporate gentle seasonings and spices suitable for babies, such as Baby Angel’s Homemade superfood powder. These additions provide aroma, taste, and essential nutrients to enhance the overall appeal of the dish.