Harumaki for toddlers is the perfect recipe for little ones. It’s an easy to make and delicious snack made with soft and fluffy rice and filled with a savoury combination of vegetables and meat. It’s a great way to get your little ones eating healthy and home cooked meals. This recipe, provided by Toddler Recipes Australia, is a healthy and quick way to make a meal the whole family will love.

General information:

• Servings : 2-3
• Cuisine : Japanese
• Course : Appetiser
• Keywords : Japanese, Harumaki, Vegetarian
• Calories : 405
• Protein : 7.9g
• Carbs : 68.3g
• Fats : 13.4g
• Preparation time : 15 minutes
• Cooking time : 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked white or brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms, diced
• 2 tablespoons of carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons of bell peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoons of green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
• 2 sheets of dried seaweed
• 2 tablespoon of water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cooked rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and white pepper.

3. Add the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions and mix until evenly combined.

4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice and vegetable mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.

5. Cut each sheet of seaweed into four pieces. Lay them on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and spoon two tablespoons of the rice and vegetable mixture onto each of the seaweed pieces.

6. Drizzle two tablespoons of water over the top of each harumaki.

7. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Serve hot or cold with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! (Dad joke: What did one seaweed say to the other? “Wakame there!”)

Recommended Sides

Serve with a light soba noodle salad and steamed edamame for a complete meal.