This blog post introduces a scrumptious toddler-friendly recipe for Ebi Furai. Perfect for introducing babies and toddlers to the world of Japanese cuisine, this dish is made up of delicious panko-crumbed fried prawns, served with a sweet and savoury dipping sauce. If you’re looking for a quick but tasty meal to whip up for your little ones, then this Ebi Furai toddler recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to fit the bill!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Japanese, Ebi Furai, Chicken, Shrimp, Tempura, Seafood
• Calories: 299
• Protein: 23.4 g
• Carbs: 22.4 g
• Fats: 11.6 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 raw shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 200 grams of chicken breast, diced into small bite size pieces
• 200 ml of chilled sparkling water
• 200 grams of all-purpose flour
• 200 grams of panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. First, place the chicken and shrimp into two separate bowls and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and chilled sparkling water.
3. Optional – Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the batter to add more flavour, if desired
4. Dip the pieces of chicken and shrimp into the batter until they are each coated and set aside.
5. In a separate bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Dip the chicken and shrimp into the panko breadcrumbs until each piece is well coated and set aside.
7. In a large saucepan or frying pan, add enough oil for frying, about 2-3 cm of oil.
8. Heat the oil to 180°C/ 350°F.
9. Once the oil is hot, start adding the chicken and shrimp pieces one by one.
10. Fry the chicken and shrimp pieces until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
11. And remember, kids should always be supervised when frying food
12. Once all of the chicken and shrimp pieces are done, remove them from the pan and place them onto a plate lined with paper towels.
13. Serve the Ebi Furai hot, with lemon wedges and your favourite dipping sauce.

Recommended Sides

• Green salad
• Rice
• Sauce of choice (soy sauce, spicy mayo, or your family’s favourite dipping sauce!)