🍘🍅 Kenkey & Tomato Soft Jollof (8+ months)

Ingredients:

• 2–3 tablespoons soft mashed white kenkey

• 1 small fresh tomato (blended or finely chopped)

• 1 tsp finely chopped onion

• A drop of vegetable oil or unsalted butter (optional)

• 2–3 tablespoons baby-safe broth or water

• A pinch of baby-friendly spice (optional, e.g., nutmeg)

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Mash the Kenkey:

   • Remove leaves or wrapper.

   • Mash kenkey until smooth and soft with a splash of warm water or broth.

2. Prepare Tomato Jollof Sauce:

   • In a small pan, sauté onions and blended tomato with a drop of oil or butter.

   • Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until soft and flavorful.

   • Add a splash of broth or water to make it saucy and light.

3. Combine:

   • Mix the tomato sauce into the mashed kenkey.

   • Stir well until smooth and uniform.

4. Cool & Serve:

   • Allow to cool slightly before serving in a baby bowl.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Kenkey: Source of probiotics from fermentation, carbs for energy

• Tomato & Onion: Packed with vitamin C, lycopene, and antioxidants

• Optional oil: Adds healthy fats to support brain development