Natto Maki
Natto Makis are perfect for a toddler’s lunchbox! Packed with protein, fibre, and vitamins, these tasty Japanese rice balls are a great way to get your little ones to get all the nutrition they need during the day. With easy-to-make ingredients like steamed rice, natto, and soy sauce, this recipe for Toddlers in Australia will be a hit with all ages. Try out this delightful dish today to give your toddler a nutritious start to their day!
General Information
Servings: 2
Keywords: Natto, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Maki Roll
Calories: 240
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 51 g
Fats: 3 g
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 150g Natto
- 2 Sheets of Nori
- 2 Cups of Cooked Rice
- 2tbsp of Soy Sauce
Directions
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Gathering all the ingredients should be done first. Have the kids help you make a list of what you need to buy. Don’t forget to make it fun by adding jokes or funny stories to your grocery list.
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Prepare the Natto by pouring it into a shallow bowl and mixing it.
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Cook the Rice. For this you can use an electric rice cooker or stove top. Yoou can explain this process to your kids and have them help with stirring the rice while it is cooking.
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Cut the Nori sheet into two halves.
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Spread a thin layer of cooked rice on the Nori sheet and top it with the prepared Natto.
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Roll up the Nori sheet while holding the Natto in place. Roll it lengthwise until the edges meet and press to secure the roll.
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Slice the roll into pieces with a sharp knife.
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Serve the sliced Natto Maki with Soy Sauce.
Recommended Sides
- Edamame
- Pickles
- Sliced Carrots
- Fresh Fruit
- Milk
- Matcha Smoothie
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