Sayur lodeh is a typical Indonesian food that is rich in flavor and nutrition. For babies aged 6 months, this recipe is adjusted to remain soft, nutritious, and safe for your little one's digestion. With chicken as a source of protein and coconut milk as healthy fat, this chicken vegetable lodeh can be a delicious and healthy MPASI or BLW menu.
Ingredients:
- 50 grams of skinless free-range chicken meat
- 50 grams chayote (peeled, cut into small pieces)
- 50 grams of carrots (cut into small pieces)
- 100 ml of thin homemade coconut milk (click the link for how to make homemade coconut milk without adding salt)
- 100 ml homemade unsalted chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 stalk of lemongrass (crushed)
How to make:
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Boiled Chicken:
- Put the chicken in a pan with boiled water or chicken stock.
- Boil until cooked, then remove and shred into small pieces so that it is easy for the baby to consume.
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Cook Vegetables:
- Add chayote and carrots to the chicken cooking water. Cook until tender.
- Add bay leaves and lemongrass to give a gentle natural aroma.
- Add cooked rice according to your little one's portion.
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Add Coconut Milk:
- Pour in the thin coconut milk and cook over low heat until all the ingredients are perfectly cooked.
- Remove bay leaves and lemongrass before serving.
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Customize Texture:
- For MPASI: Blend all ingredients until smooth according to the texture suitable for babies.
- For BLW: Serve shredded chicken and vegetables in pieces that are easy for your baby to hold.
Important Tips:
- Use homemade coconut milk to make it fresher and free of preservatives.
- Use homemade unsalted chicken broth for a richer taste and higher protein content.
- Introduce these foods slowly to see how your baby reacts to coconut milk and vegetables.
Benefits of This Recipe:
- Chicken: A source of protein and iron for baby growth.
- Chayote: Contains fiber which is good for digestion.
- Carrots: Rich in vitamin A which is important for eye health.
- Coconut milk: Contains healthy fats to support baby's brain development.
