Cod & Béchamel Mash

Name: Cod & Béchamel Mash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 50g Cod; 1 small Potato; 1 tsp Butter

8–10 monthsPuree

5 minPrep

20 minCook

2Servings

MediumDifficulty

Flaky cod folded into a light béchamel-style mash with potato. A gentle way to introduce fish with classic French technique.

Allergens

Milk
Fish

Check Fish for Bones

Carefully check all fish for bones before serving to infants and young children. Even “boneless” fillets may contain small pin bones.

Source: General pediatric guidance

Ingredients

Cod50g
Potato1 small
Butter1 tsp

Steps

1Peel and dice 1 small potato and steam for 10 minutes.
2Steam 50g of fresh cod fillet alongside the potato for 8–⁠10 minutes until it flakes easily.
3In a small pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter, stir in a pinch of flour, then gradually add a splash of milk to make a thin béchamel.
4Flake the cod, mash the potato, and fold both into the béchamel sauce.
5Serve warm, ensuring there are no fish bones.