Natto Fried Rice
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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
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Prepare the cooked and cooled white rice. Cook the white rice according to the instructions on the package. Let cool completely before using.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the natto to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Add the cooked and cooled white rice to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Add the frozen peas to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
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Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the pan. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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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.