Recipe #6: Wonderful Petolle

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

I watched Junior Masterchef Australia. One of my favorite cook is Sophia. She is a genius cook who impressed me so much. In a young age she has created a variety of exceptional dishes. One of her lovely dishes is Petolle Filled with Creme Patisserie and Blueberries and Honey.

This recipe is totally one of my favorites. There is something about the combination of petolle and creme patteserie that I love. I often have one when baked it for Deniz.

I have modified the original petolle recipe which I adjust to the needs of Deniz; an allergy free food. I also change the cooking method. I prefer to bake than fry it for a healthy dish. But in fact, fried petolle is better! Heheheh..

If you interested to get the original recipe, you may visit http://www.masterchef.com.au/pettole-filled-with-creme-patisserie-and-blueberries-and-honey.htm.

Ingredient:

Creme Patisserie

150 ml lactose free milk

1/2 vanilla bean

1/4 cup caster sugar

15 gr corn starch

Apple & Pear Pettole

1 apple, core removed and grated

1 pear, core removed and grated

1/2 cup caster sugar

1/2 vanilla bean

pinch of salt

2 cups flour, sifted

1/2 tbs gluten free baking powder

1 tbs honey

1 tbs water (optional)

How to make:

1. For creme patisserie; add vanilla bean, caster sugar and corn starch into a medium saucepan, place over a low heat. Pour the milk slowly and whisk to combine until mixture thickens and bring to the boil.

2. Remove from heat and pour into bowl. Cover closely with cling film to prevent a skin forming and refrigerate until cool.

3. Preheat oven to 180c.

4. For pettole; combine apple and pear in a bowl. Add sugar, vanilla bean, salt, baking powder and honey. Mix well. Gradually add sifted flour and stir until mixture forms a wet dough.

5. Pour the wet dough into foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until firm. Cool completely.

6. To serve, arrange petolle onto a serving plate. Top with creme patisserie and drizzle with honey.

Recipe #5: Baby's Pone

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

Bread sold in a counter usually contain eggs and preservatives that are not suitable for babies with allergies disorder. This quick and easy recipe is one of Deniz's favorites.

Ingredient:

100 gr flour
15 gr granulated sugar

20 gr margarine

60 ml warm water

20 gr dried plums

5 gr yeast

2 pinch salt

How to make:

1. Preheat oven to 180c.

2. In a mixer, combine all ingredient and stir in for 10 minutes.

3. Leave the dough for 40 minutes.

4. Deflated the dough, divide in half and roll into a ball.

5. Place the dough on a baking sheet and let the dough rest for a while.

6. Before baking, basting the top of the dough with water. Bake for 20 minutes. After half-time baking, cover the dough with aluminium foil to prevent the top of the bread becomes too dark.

7. Remove from the oven and spread the surface with margarine.

Recipe #4: Mini "Mock" Quiches

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

These are great because they are a high-protein snack and ideal for bringing with you when you are going places where you are unsure if the food is allergy-friendly.

Ingredient:
Pie Crust
45 gr white rice flour
15 gr flaxseeds
60 gr flour
1/8 tsp salt
30 ml oil
2 tsp water (optional)
Quiches
1 tbs olive oil
1 cup chopped broccoli (or whatever vegetables that you like)
1/2 cup finely chopped tenderloin
1 cup beef stock
2 tbs tapioca starch
salt and pepper

How to make:
1. Preheat oven to 180c. 
2. In a bowl, combine the rice flour, flaxseeds, and flour. Stir until you have a blended flour. Add the remaining ingredients. Knead until you have a firm dough that forms a ball. If mixture does not form into a ball, add water one teaspoon at a time and knead until dough comes together.
3. Roll dough between two pieces of plastic wrap. Remove one piece of wrap and place dough (wrap-side up) on a pie plate. Pat dough firmly into pie plate. Remove remaining piece of wrap.
4. Bake the pie crust for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the vegetables and meat, if using, until tender. Add the beef stock and starch. Season with salt and pepper. Fill each baked pie crust with the vegetable mixture.
6. Bake for another 15 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.

Recipe #3: Gurame Fish with Baby Spinach and Mashed Potato

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

This is a very easy to prepare and nutritious dish. Babies and toddlers tend to like mashed potato, and here I have it with baby spinach and gurame fish for a very tasty meal.

Ingredient:
50 gr gurame fish, skinned
50 gr chopped fresh/frozen baby spinach
1 large potato, peeled and roughly chopped
3 tbs fish stock
1/2 tbs olive oil
pinch of grated nutmeg
pinch of curry powder
pinch of dried basil leaves
salt and white pepper 

How to make:
1. Place the gurame in a suitable dish, pour in the olive oil, nutmeg, curry powder and dried basil leaves. Bake on high for about 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
2. Cook the potato in a pan with water. Mash with 3 tbs of fish stock. Season to taste.
3. Meanwhile, put the baby spinach into a steamer and steam for 3 minutes or until tender/cooked.
4. Place the mashed potato in a plate together with the steamed baby spinach and fish on top.

Enjoy!

Recipe #2: Eggplant Filled With Gurame Fish..

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

I find it difficult to determine the menu for Deniz. With Deniz's allergic condition, I was told to restrict the types of food can be consumed by him. Honestly, I am often confused what to cook almost everyday.

Today I got idea to make a dish. Without looking over someone's recipe. What an achievement for me. Yeay! Hehehhe.. This recipe is very easy. I hope this recipe can be a 'cheat' for mothers who have children with allergic problem like Deniz.

Bon a petite!

Ingredient:

1 pcs eggplant, cut into 2

1/2 part gurame fish fillet, finely chopped

1/2 tbs olive oil

5 drops sesame oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

pinch of dried basil leaves

salt and white pepper

How to make:

1. Warm the oil in a pan, add the eggplant, cook over a low heat until tender then peeled the inside of eggplant and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, warm the oil in a pan, add garlic, and saute until browned. Add gurame fish fillet, sesame oil, dried basil leaves. Season to taste. Add the peeled eggplant.

3. To serve, pour gurame fish filling onto the eggplant skin.

PS:

You can add any vegetables that you like. Also, you can add the filling with water/fish stock and flour for a sticky texture.

Recipe #1: Lamb Shepherd's Pie..

Allergy Free Recipe for Kids

The first time I know about Shepherd's Pie is when Ben Starr made it in MasterChef US 2. I bet it must be very tasty since chef Gordon Ramsay chose it to be a winner of mystery box challenge.

Having browse some of my recipe books, I found out that making the Shepherd's Pie is quite easy. So, I decided to make one for Deniz. 

I thought Deniz will not like it because the texture of the lamb are difficult to chew. But apparently he loves it very much! Therefore I want to share the recipe so you can make it by yourself. Good luck! 

Ingredient:
Stuffing
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
500 g minced lamb/beef
300 ml chicken/beef stock
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
175 g mushrooms, sliced
Mashed Potato 
1 kg potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
45 g butter
4 tbsp milk
salt and white pepper 

How to make:
1. Warm the oil in a pan, add the onion, red pepper and garlic, and saute until softened. Add the meat and saute until browned. 
2. Add the stock, parsley, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat for about 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and the milk. Season to taste.
4. Arrange the meat either in one large dish or in individual ramekins, cover with the mashed potato. Cooked in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Tadaaaa! It is easy, isn't it?

PS:
If your child seems to be allergic with tomato, you can omit it  from the recipe.