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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Nutritious salmon porridge is an ideal porridge to add to your baby’s weaning menu thanks to its high nutritional content. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen right away to refer to the extremely simple way to cook salmon and lotus seed porridge without a fishy taste!
Ingredients for Salmon and Lotus Seed Porridge For 1 person
Lotus seeds 100 gr Salmon 100 gr Carrot 1 piece Fish oil 1 tablespoon Pre-cooked white porridge 1 bowl
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh salmon
- If buying live salmon, you should carefully observe the fish; fresh fish will have clear, slightly bulging eyes. The fish’s skin should be tightly attached to the body, with a natural shine and gloss. The gills should be intact, bright red, and free from unusual blood clots.
- If buying fillet salmon, pay attention to the color of the meat; fresh meat will be bright orange or pink, with evenly colored fat marbling, and when touched, you can feel its elasticity. The fish meat should not have slime, brown spots, or an unusual odor.
How to choose fresh, quality lotus seeds
- For fresh lotus seeds: Delicious fresh lotus seeds are those still on the pod as they have just been harvested. If not, you can choose to buy lotus seeds that are still in their green shell, or if you have to buy pre-peeled and packaged fresh lotus seeds, make sure to choose those that are off-white or deep yellow in color, plump and round, as they will have a richer taste.
- For dried lotus seeds: You should buy seeds that are opaque white, small, and uniform in size; the best choice is to buy handmade lotus seeds to ensure they do not contain preservatives and still retain their natural flavor.
How to choose fresh, delicious carrots
- Fresh, delicious carrots usually have a bright orange color, a balanced shape, and feel heavy in hand. The outer skin is shiny, smooth, and free from scratches or unusual bruises.
- Choose those with green, fresh tops; avoid buying carrots with wilted or damaged tops, as this indicates they have been stored for too long.
- Avoid buying carrots that are too large or too small, as they tend to have a lot of fibers, lack sweetness and crispness, and the flavor is also not tasty. You can buy carrots at markets or grocery stores like TasteVN!
How to prepare Salmon and Lotus Seed Porridge
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Prepare the ingredients
If you choose to buy fresh lotus seeds, after purchasing, peel them, remove the inner lotus seed core, then wash them thoroughly with water and let them drain. If you choose to buy dried lotus seeds, soak them in water for about 1 – 2 hours to ensure they expand evenly, avoiding being hard and unappetizing.
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, and then dice it. Prepare the salmon to remove the fishy smell by rinsing it with cold water and then letting it drain.
Effective tips to eliminate the fishy smell of salmon:- Method 1: Soak the piece of salmon in white wine or vinegar for about 10 minutes, then remove and rinse with water.
- Method 2: Dissolve 1 spoon of salt with the juice of about 1 lemon in a bowl of clean water, then soak the salmon for about 2 minutes and rinse with water.
- Method 3: Soak the salmon in unsweetened milk for 8 – 10 minutes and then rinse with water.
- Method 4: Use fresh ginger juice to marinate the fish, making the salmon more fragrant and delicious.
See details: How to clean and prepare salmon without the fishy smell
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Boil lotus seeds
Place a pot on the stove, bring about 200ml of water to a boil, then add the lotus seeds and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until the seeds are soft, then remove. Note that avoiding overcooking will prevent the lotus seeds from becoming mushy, making them unappetizing and losing their nutrients.
Next, add the carrots to the pot of water, boil until soft, then remove and let cool.
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Steam salmon
After draining, finely chop the salmon, then steam it in a water bath for about 10 – 15 minutes until the fish is cooked and the flesh turns light orange.
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Mashing fish and mashing lotus seeds, carrots, and porridge
Put the steamed salmon meat into a sieve and proceed to mash it very finely and smoothly.
Lotus seeds, carrots, and porridge should also be placed in the sieve and mashed similarly. After mashing, mix all the ingredients together.
Tip: To save more time, you can use a blender instead.
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Final Product
Warm and delicious salmon porridge will be an extremely attractive dish for babies. This porridge is also very suitable for those who have just recovered from illness or to enjoy on cold days; it’s still wonderful.
With this article, TasteVN hopes that you have pocketed a simple, delicious recipe for salmon and lotus seed porridge to diversify meals for your baby. Wishing you success!
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