It's very simple. Just sprinkle a pinch of the anchovies powder onto her porridge at every mealtime.
Prior to this, I have used different method to include anchovies (a good source of iron) into her food. I boiled them overnight in a pot of water. Then the next morning, drain them and put in the rest of other ingredients like rice, potato, carrot, spinach and meat into the slow cooker to cook.
I have heard of mommies who fry and then blend anchovies but never really wanted to try it earlier for 1. i do not know how 2. she was loving her porridge the way it was cooked then
But when she started refusing her food lately, I have to start thinking again of ways to get her to eat "enough". So, decided to give it a try - though still not knowing how. Take a look at how I have "produced" it;
A big handful of dried anchovies
Stir...stir....stir...look the thickening carbon on the surface of the wok
Turning brown. Smelled like "belacan"!
The broken pieces of bones and parts...
Done! Crispy!Before I can blend them, I need to sieve them first. Separating the carbon and broken pieces from the well-done ones. Then, blend.
1 area of improvement for me : Stir fry under low fire... Ok, ok, will improve next time!
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Hmm interesting way to spice up food and good that it's a source of iron. Where do you buy the anchovies? Would be interested to see if my 9 month old would down her porridge and looking for a different variety other than her usual sweet pots, squash, and pumpkin. Thanks for the post - useful stuff!
Hi Lisa,
I can get good quality anchovies in many places in Penang. My mom got them for me at her favourite shop in town. Can you find them easily at your place?
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