This blog post explores the delicious and nutritious toddler-friendly recipe of Suimono - a light and healthy broth made with wakame seaweed and bonito flakes. Perfect for a healthy and easy meal, this dish is full of vitamins and minerals and can easily be spiced up with add-in ingredients of your choice. Learn how to make this traditional Japanese staple for your littles ones, and check out our blog for more toddler-friendly recipes from Australia!

General Information

Servings: 3
Keywords: Suimono, Soup, Japanese, Healthy
Calories: 117 per portion
Protein: 0.7g
Carbs: 3.2g
Fats: 0.1g
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470 ml) of cold water
• 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of mirin
• 1 tablespoon (10 ml) of sake
• 4 cm of kombu kelp
• 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of finely chopped spring onion
• Variation: 2 tablespoons (20 ml) of finely chopped seaweed

Directions

1. Begin by combining all of the ingredients for the soy sauce-based broth together in a medium-sized pot.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and carefully strain the broth.
4. Divide the broth among three separate bowls, garnishing each bowl with a tablespoon of chopped spring onion or a sprinkle of seaweed (or both!).
5. Serve your Suimono with a warm smile.

Recommended Sides

Suimono is delicious on its own, but you can add some extra flavour by serving it with some steamed white rice, pickles and some toasted nori seaweed. If you have an adventurous eater, feel free to try some unique sides like raw fish and/or boiled octopus. Yum!