Instagram video promotes potato-sardine croquettes

A video posted on Instagram by solene.nutrition.enfant on October 26, 2026, suggests using potato-sardine croquettes to help children who are selective eaters try fish. The idea is interesting: presenting sardines in a familiar form, breaded and easy to handle, without guaranteeing that it will appeal to everyone.

Sardines face acceptance challenges at home

In the video, the account explains that sardines have difficulty being accepted at home, despite their nutritional value. The reasoning is simple: not to dwell on a refusal or a prior assumption, but to try a different presentation.

Personal experience with the recipe

She recounts having prepared these croquettes with her daughter, and that it was the first time they were actually able to eat sardines together. This is where the recipe makes sense: it does not magically transform a "difficult" child into a fish lover, but it can make the attempt less daunting.

Recipe details and practical approach

The sardine is mixed with potato, breaded, baked, and then served with lemon or a sauce. For a child in a selective eating phase, this form may seem more reassuring than a whole fish on the plate. The nuance is important: this video is a family testimony, not proof that the recipe will make all children like fish. The advice from Santé publique France is more in the same practical direction: Read more on Doctissimo.