Shrimp and Egg Nutritious Baby Rice Balls
Finger Food for 17-Month-Old Babies! Delicious Shrimp and Egg Rice Ball Recipe
We’ve enhanced the classic baby rice ball with fresh shrimp and soft egg for an even more delicious and nutritious meal. These are perfect as finger food for your little one to easily pick up and eat.
Main Ingredients
- 9 frozen shrimp
- 1 egg
- 33g zucchini
- 28g onion
- 24g carrot
- 25g broccoli
Seasoning and Broth
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (including 1/2 Tbsp for finishing)
- Baby salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp baby soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 200ml anchovy and kelp broth
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (including 1/2 Tbsp for finishing)
- Baby salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp baby soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 200ml anchovy and kelp broth
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash all vegetables thoroughly. Cut the zucchini, onion, carrot, and broccoli in half or into manageable pieces for chopping later. Thaw the frozen shrimp under running water and remove the dark vein along their backs using a toothpick for a cleaner taste.
Step 2
Place the washed broccoli, carrot, onion, zucchini, and thawed shrimp into a food processor (chopper). Pulse until all ingredients are finely minced. Avoid over-processing; aim for a texture that still has some slight chewiness for your baby.
Step 3
Pour the 200ml of anchovy and kelp broth into a pot. Add all the minced vegetables and shrimp. Turn the heat to high and bring the broth to a rolling boil. Boiling on high heat initially helps extract the flavors.
Step 4
Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 Tbsp of baby soy sauce and let the mixture simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld. Cook until the liquid has reduced slightly; too much liquid can make it difficult to form the rice balls later.
Step 5
When the broth has noticeably thickened, pour in 1 beaten egg and add 1 tsp of minced garlic. Stir with chopsticks or a spatula to gently mix and cook the egg with the other ingredients until softly scrambled and incorporated.
Step 6
Once most of the liquid has evaporated, stir in 1/2 Tbsp of sesame oil for added aroma and flavor. Mix well and then turn off the heat. Let it cool slightly.
Step 7
In about 160g of warm rice, add a touch of sesame oil. Mix in a portion of the cooked shrimp and vegetable mixture. Form the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. If it tastes a little bland, add a tiny pinch of baby salt. Your adorable, self-feeding friendly baby rice balls are ready to be enjoyed!
