Are you looking for fun and healthy recipes for your toddler in Australia? Try Shabu Shabu – an easy and versatile recipe suitable for children of all ages. This Japanese-inspired meal is a great way to introduce a variety of tastes and textures to your little one, and can be adapted to suit even the pickiest of eaters. Shabu Shabu is an ideal toddler meal for feeding picky eaters in Australia!

General Information

Serves: 4 Keywords: shabu-shabu, peanut free Calories: 244 cal/serving Protein: 20 g/serving Carbs: 25 g/serving Fats: 8 g/serving Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 g beef shaved thin (sliced against the grain)
• 200 g assorted mushrooms (button, shiitake, etc)
• 1 bundle enoki mushrooms, trimmed
• 100 g Chinese napa cabbage, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
• 2 bunches green onions, cut into 2 cm pieces
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Let’s start cooking! First, get the beef and slice it thin - against the grain - and divide it into four equal servings. Put it in a bowl and set aside.
2. Next get all the yummy mushrooms! Slice the mushrooms thick and slice the enoki mushrooms in half. Put them all in a bowl and set aside.
3. Now that’s the cabbage. Slice it into bit-sized pieces - about 2.5 cm. Put it in a bowl and set aside.
4. For the onions, cut them into 2 cm pieces and place in its own bowl.
5. In a medium-sized pot, heat the sesame oil and add the rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame seeds. Cook the ingredients for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Now it’s time to add the ingredients to the pot! Start with the beef and cook for about 1 minute. Then add the mushrooms, cabbage and onions and cook for 1 minute.
7. Finally, turn off the heat and let the ingredients sit in the pot for a few minutes.

Recommended Sides

• Steamed or stir-fried rice
• Seaweed and cucumber salad
• Ponzu sauce for dipping