Can I serve this to a 6-month-old baby?

Yes! For younger babies, you can mash the cooked vegetables into a smooth puree with a little bit of the cooking broth, or serve them as very soft, long spears for Baby-Led Weaning.

What should I do with the leftover cooking liquid?

Don't throw it away! The leftover broth is infused with sweet vegetable and mild ginger flavors. You can serve it as a warm sipping broth for older toddlers or use it as a base to cook rice.

Is daikon radish too spicy for babies?

Not when cooked! Raw daikon can have a peppery bite, but simmering it in stock turns it incredibly sweet, mild, and juicy, making it perfect for little palates.

Cozy Winter Daikon & Carrot Softies

Vegetarian / Dairy-Free · 8m+ · en

This ultra-comforting winter side dish uses gentle seasonal staples. Sweet carrots and mild daikon radish are simmered in stock until incredibly soft, making them the perfect finger food or puree base for babies and toddlers.

If you don't have stock, water works perfectly fine; you will just rely on the ginger and sesame oil for flavor.
Cut the veggies into matchsticks instead of cubes if your baby is still mastering the pincer grasp.
Keep an eye on the liquid level while simmering; add a splash more water if it evaporates too quickly.