250 g carrots, peeled & sliced<br />
225 g plaice fillets, skinned<br />
2 tbsp milk<br />
40 g unsalted butter<br />
2 medium ripe tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded & chopped<br />
40 g grated Cheddar cheese<ol>
<li>Put the carrots in a steamer and cook for 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Meanwhile. place the fish in a microwave dish, add the milk, dot with about 15g butter and cover leaving an air vent.</li>
<li>Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, put the fish in a pan, cover with a little milk and simmer for about 5 minutes or until cooked.</li>
<li>Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, add the tomatoes and sauté until mushy.</li>
<li>Stir in the grated cheese until melted.</li>
<li>Blend or mash the cooked carrots together with the tomato mixture.</li>
<li>Remove the fish from the cooking liquor and flake, checking to make sure there are no bones.</li>
<li>Mix the fish together with the carrots and tomatoes.</li>
<li>For younger babies you can blend the fish together with the carrots and tomato for a smoother texture.</li>
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Fillets of Plaice Puree
Plaice is one of the best fishes for baby recipes as its purees to a smooth consistency. Mix it with a tasty cheese & tomato sauce with carrots for a good dose of protein, calcium & vitamins.
