6 months+ · Meal
Okra Puree
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Fiber-rich
Ingredients
- 150g fresh okra pods
- 3–4 tablespoons reserved steaming water
Method
- 01
Wash the okra pods and trim off the stem ends. Pat dry with a clean cloth.
- 02
Cut into small pieces of about half an inch for quicker cooking.
- 03
Place in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 10–12 minutes until completely soft.
- 04
Transfer to a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of steaming water. The natural mucilage in okra gives it a thick, smooth consistency.
- 05
Blend until smooth. The slightly viscous texture of okra puree is normal and makes it easy to spoon-feed.
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How to offer
Serve on a preloaded spoon. Okra's natural thickening properties make it easy to mix into other pureed foods.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.