This delicious toddler-friendly recipe for Natto Fried Rice from Toddler Recipes Australia is sure to be a hit with young foodies! Packed with nutrients and flavour, this dish is easy to make with accessible ingredients like natto, rice, onion, and egg. Serve with a side of vegetables for a nutritious and tasty meal.

General Information

Servings: 4
Keywords: natto, fried rice, Japanese food, toddler friendly
Calories: 420
Protein: 17.7 g
Carbs: 64.3 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups (720 mL) cooked and cooled white rice (Day-old is recommended)
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves (2 g) minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) natto
• 4 tablespoons (60 mL) frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) sesame oil

Directions

1. Prepare the cooked and cooled white rice. Cook the white rice according to the instructions on the package. Let cool completely before using.

2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Add the natto to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

5. Add the cooked and cooled white rice to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

6. Add the frozen peas to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

7. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

8. Serve the natto fried rice hot.

Recommended Sides

This natto fried rice pairs great with steamed broccoli or a simple green salad. Add some cooked chicken or beef to make it a complete meal. A dollop of sour cream or a squeeze of lime juice is a tasty way to add a little bit of zing.