Miso for toddlers? Absolutely! This blog post from Toddler Recipes Australia explores the health benefits of Miso paste for toddlers, and offers delicious recipes for incorporating Miso into your toddler’s diet. Discover how to make Miso Soup, Miso Marinades, Miso Stir-Fry and more! Help your toddler get the essential vitamins and minerals from Miso, while enjoying a variety of Japanese-inspired flavours. Start living a healthier lifestyle for your little ones today.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: miso, Japanese, savory
• Calories: 70 kcal
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fats: 5 g
• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of white miso
• 4 cups of dashi (made with 6* g of bonito flakes, 8 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of kelp)
• 1 tablespoon of mirin
• 60 g of silken tofu, diced

Directions

1. Preparing the broth:
   • Place the bonito flakes, water and kelp in a saucepan and slowly bring to a boil.
   • Once it has begun to boil, turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
   • Strain the broth to discard the bonito flakes and kelp.
   • Bring the strained broth back to a boil.
2. Making the miso:
   • Add the white miso paste to the boiling broth and stir until it’s fully dissolved. * Add mirin and tofu and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
   • Serve in individual bowls. You can add chives or parsley for a nice touch.

Recommended Sides

Miso soup makes a great meal when accompanied by rice and a light vegetable side dish, like steamed broccoli. You can also serve some miso-glazed edamame or baked sweet potato wedges to make the meal more complete. Yum!