15g (1/2oz) unsalted butter
50g (2oz) leeks, washed and finely sliced
110g (4oz) carrots peeled and chopped
250ml (9fl oz) boiling water
50g (2oz) frozen peas
150g (5oz) cod, plaice, hake or haddock fillet
150ml (5fl oz) milk
3 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of parsley
cheese sauce ingredients
15g (1/2oz) unsalted butter
15g (1/2oz) flour
150ml (5fl oz) milk
50g grated cheddar cheese
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the leeks and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots, cover with the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Add the peas and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, put the fish in a pan with the milk, peppercorns, bayleaf and parsley. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until fish is cooked. Flake the fish and set aside, reserve the cooking liquid. Discard the flavourings.
Make the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour to make a smooth paste and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk stiring so it does not get lumpy, bring to the boil and then cook for a few minutes over a low heat. Take off the heat and stir in the cheese.
Drain the vegatables and mix with the flaked fish and cheese sauce. Blend to a puree or mash/chop for older babies.
Makes 4 servings, suitable for freezing