Beef Patties (Baby Food)

Peel the carrot.

Blend in a food processor into small pieces — no need to blitz completely smooth, as the texture helps train a baby's chewing ability.

Wash and finely chop the onion. Add olive oil to a pan (any cooking oil works), and stir-fry the onion over low heat throughout until all the moisture has evaporated.

Prepare half a bowl of scallion and ginger water.

Cut the beef into small pieces, then soak in clean water with lemon slices to remove any gamey odour. Rinse thoroughly and place in the food processor.

Add the scallion and ginger water in three batches, blending until a smooth paste forms.

In a bowl, combine the chopped carrot, sautéed onion, beef paste, one egg, starch as needed (sweet potato starch was used here), and a little salt.

Stir in one direction until the mixture becomes elastic and holds together.

Brush the bottom of the pan with olive oil. Spoon a portion of the meat mixture into the pan and press flat with the back of the spoon. Keep the heat low throughout to prevent burning; cover and cook for about 2 minutes.

Once the top of the beef patty has changed colour, flip and fry the other side.

Cook until both sides are golden brown, then remove from the pan.

Allow the cooked patties to cool, then store in the freezer — they keep well for a few weeks. When ready to eat, steam them to reheat and serve directly to baby, or dice and stir into rice or noodles.