Sweet and Delicious Pumpkin Puree
满妈厨房 Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and vitamin E, which can help strengthen a baby's immune system and improve overall health. The beta-carotene in pumpkin can be absorbed by the body and converted into vitamin A. It also helps support normal secretion of pituitary hormones, promoting healthy growth and development.
Pumpkin contains a significant amount of zinc, which is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. As a natural component of the adrenal cortex, zinc is an essential nutrient for growth and development, benefiting both bone and brain development in babies.
Notes:
- Eating too much pumpkin may cause a baby's skin to take on a yellowish tint, but this will return to normal through metabolism; no need for concern. Do not offer it daily.
- For babies just starting on solid foods, strain the pumpkin puree to remove coarse fiber and prevent digestive discomfort.
Ingredients
Pumpkin
100 g
Warm water
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
A piece of pumpkin. Orange-fleshed pumpkins are best for making puree. Remove the pumpkin seeds and any large tough fibers.
2
Step 2
Peel the skin.
3
Step 3
Cut into thin slices so they steam faster and save time.
4
Step 4
Place in a steamer and steam for about 15 minutes.
5
Step 5
The steamed pumpkin should be easily pierced through with a chopstick. If it is still firm, turn off the heat and let it sit for a while to finish softening.
6
Step 6
Transfer into a storage bag (it is better to nest two bags together, since a single bag is too thin and can tear later).
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Step 7
Use a rolling pin to repeatedly press and flatten the pumpkin. Finally, pinch it with your hands to check that no coarse lumps remain.
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Step 8
If serving to a baby just starting on solid foods, it is best to strain it once more through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Pumpkin contains quite a bit of coarse fiber, so straining prevents digestive discomfort.
