Steamed Asparagus Puree

Ingredients

• 10 asparagus spears (about 150g)
• 3–4 tablespoons reserved steaming water

Method

1. 01

   Wash the asparagus spears and snap off the tough woody ends — they will naturally break at the right point.

2. 02

   Cut the tender asparagus into 2-inch pieces for even steaming.

3. 03

   Place in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for 8–10 minutes until very tender when pressed.

4. 04

   Transfer to a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of the steaming water.

5. 05

   Blend until completely smooth. For young babies, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any fibrous strings.

How to offer

Offer on a preloaded spoon. Note that asparagus may make baby's urine smell different — this is harmless.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.