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Ripe Plantain Sticks

Ripe Plantain Sticks

From 6 months Β· 6 sticks Β· 20 min

Ingredients

What you'll need

  • Plantain
  • Egg

Method

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How to prepare each food

Plantain

Prep

Plantain is always cooked, never raw. Boil, steam, or roast a ripe plantain until very soft, then mash to a smooth purΓ©e or offer a finger-length piece soft enough to squish between two fingers. Skip salt and added sugar.

Cut

Smooth mash, or a soft finger-length piece that squishes easily.

Note

Underripe or undercooked plantain stays firm and dense. Cook it until soft enough to squish between two fingers, and keep pieces small so it stays easy to manage.

Egg

Prep

Hard-cook the egg until both white and yolk are solid, then mash it smooth, or offer a well-set scramble or a soft omelet. A small amount, about a third of an egg, is plenty for a first taste.

Cut

Serve as a smooth mash, soft scramble curds, or finely chopped omelet strips.

Putting it together

Soft sticks of mashed ripe plantain, vegetable, and grated egg or cheese, pan-browned.

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General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.

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