Tomato and Cauliflower Baby Food
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Tomato and Cauliflower Baby Food

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Tomato and Cauliflower Baby Food

About This Recipe

This vibrant and nutritious tomato, dried shrimp, cauliflower, and tofu stir-fry is a wholesome dish packed with flavor and health benefits. Perfect for busy parents, this recipe combines juicy tomatoes, tender tofu, crisp cauliflower, and umami-rich dried shrimp for a delightful meal that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. The tomatoes are blanched to peel easily, then stir-fried until they release their rich, tangy juices, creating a luscious base. Blanched cauliflower and tofu add a satisfying texture, while rehydrated dried shrimp infuse a savory depth. A touch of starch thickens the sauce, or you can swap it for noodles to make it heartier. Quick to prepare and full of essential nutrients, this dish is ideal for babies and adults alike—simple, delicious, and versatile!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 150g
The aromatics
  • tomatoes 300g (about 2 medium)
  • cauliflower 200g (half a head)
  • dried shrimp 5g (about 1 tbsp)
The sauce & seasonings
  • oil 1 tbsp
  • starch 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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First, we prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Score the tomatoes with two cuts on the surface, and soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes to make peeling easier; soak the dried shrimp in cold water.
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Peel the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces.
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Boil a pot of water and add the cauliflower.
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Blanch for half a minute, then remove and set aside.
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Re-boil a pot of water, and after boiling, add the tofu and blanch for 1 minute.
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Cut the cauliflower and tofu into small pieces.
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Heat oil in a wok.
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Add the peeled tomato pieces and stir-fry until the tomatoes release their juice.
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Add the tofu and cauliflower, and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
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Add the soaked dried shrimp and stir-fry evenly.
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Finally, add a small amount of starch and stir-fry for half a minute. If you want to add noodles, you can omit the starch and add noodles and an appropriate amount of water instead.
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A delicious dish is ready, and mothers can serve it with noodles or rice to add nutrition for their babies.

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