This hearty and healthy udon nabe recipe for toddlers is the perfect dish for a cold winter’s day! It’s full of flavourful vegetables and delicious udon noodles, plus it takes only minutes to whip up. It’s also incredibly nutritious, and a great way to introduce toddlers to a range of new flavours. Toddler Recipes Australia has created this tasty udon nabe recipe to provide parents with a fun, healthy and delicious meal that everyone, including picky eaters, will love.

General Information

• Servings: 4+
• Calories: 177
• Protein: 14g
• Carbs: 15g
• Fats: 7g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 360ml Dashi Stock
• 1-1.5 liters of water
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 tablespoons Sake
• 5cm Ginger, grated
• 5cm Daikon Radish, grated
• 200g Firm Tofu or Tempura Flakes, cubed
• 100g Udon Noodles, cooked
• 2 Spring Onions, finely sliced
• 4 Shiitake Mushroom, sliced

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine the Dashi stock and 1 liter of water (or more, depending on the size of the pot).
2. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and ginger. Stir until everything is combined.
3. Add the daikon radish and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the firm tofu or tempura flakes and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked udon noodles and spring onions. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Finally, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables and noodles are tender.
7. Serve the Udon Nabe hot with a side of rice and enjoy it with your picky eaters! joke The pickier they are, the more Udon Nabe they’ll need to finish!

Recommended Sides

• White Rice
• Pickled Radish
• Soy Sauce
• Green Seaweed