Looking for the perfect toddler recipe? Kabayaki is the perfect Japanese dish for toddlers in Australia. This delicious dish combines the flavours of sweet soy glaze and grilled eel making it a flavourful and healthy option for your little ones. With easy to follow steps this recipe can be tried and enjoyed by toddlers of all ages! Try this delicious dish and make some amazing memories with your little one!

General Information

Servings: 6 Keywords: Kabayaki, Healthy, Kids-friendly Calories: 279 Protein: 17 g Carbohydrates: 12 g Fats: 18 g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 600 grams boneless, skin-on white fish fillets (i.e. cod, haddock, basa, pollock, or snapper)
• 270 milliliters tamari (or soy sauce if not avoiding salt)
• 60 milliliters mirin (or unsweetened rice vinegar if not avoiding sugar)
• 30 milliliters sake
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 to 4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons potato starch (or arrowroot powder if avoiding starch)
• 2-4 tablespoons water
• Chopped fresh vegetables (such as red bell peppers, zucchini, onion, mushrooms, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with oil.

2. Cut fish fillets into small, bite-sized chunks and spread them onto the prepared baking sheet.

3. In a small bowl, mix together tamari, mirin, sake, garlic, ginger, potato starch, and water until combined.

4. Pour the mixture over the fish chunks, and toss until evenly coated.

5. Roast the fish chunks for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned.

6. Meanwhile, cut and prepare the vegetables of your choice.

7. Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

8. When the oil is hot, add the vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they’re lightly browned and cooked through.

9. Add the cooked fish chunks to the skillet and toss to combine.

10. Serve the Kabayaki over a bed of cooked brown rice and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

• Cooked short grain brown rice
• Pickled vegetables
• Cooked greens (such as spinach, kale, or bok choy)