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Japanese Food for Kids : 4

April 17, 2025

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Menu:
– Tamago sandwich [Recipe]
– Karaage fried chicken [Recipe]
– Japanese egg drop soup [Recipe]
– Tuna salad with spinach and carrot
– Banana
– Yogurt with blueberry

Behind the scenes:
This time, I created a menu focused on protein. The main dish is a sandwich filled with plenty of eggs, commonly known as a tamago sandwich. Since I thought the main dish alone might not be filling enough, I added a banana on the side. For the soup, I made a Japanese-style egg drop soup by adding beaten eggs to a vegetable-based broth.
The main protein dish is karaage—bite-sized pieces of chicken thigh, deep-fried to perfection. As a side dish, I included a tuna salad, which is another great source of protein from fish. For dessert, I chose yogurt topped with blueberry jam to provide some vitamins as well. Enjoy the meal!

Note : This recipe was first submitted on January 5, 2021, and resubmitted on April 17, 2025, to reflect additional information.

Japanese Food for Kids : 3

April 10, 2025

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Menu:
– Rice and nori chips [Recipe]
– Teriyaki salmon [Recipe]
– Sesame salad with cabbage and cucumber [Recipe]
– Miso soup with tofu and komatsuna [Recipe]
– Cheese
– Orange

Behind the scenes:
This time as well, I created a menu themed around a traditional Japanese breakfast. For the soup, I chose miso soup packed with leafy greens and protein. The rice dish is a chip-style rice ball, made by sandwiching rice between sheets of nori and cutting it into bite-sized pieces so it’s easier for children to eat. For the main dish, I prepared the classic grilled salmon. As a side dish, I included a salad with vegetables that children often tend to avoid, dressed in a sesame sauce to make them more appealing. Additionally, I included processed cheese to help with calcium intake, and for dessert, an orange to provide a boost of vitamins.

Note : This recipe was first submitted on December 14, 2020, and resubmitted on April 10, 2025, to reflect additional information.

Japanese Food for Kids : 2

April 3, 2025

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Menu:
– Tuna Mayo Onigiri/Roll [Recipe]
– Veggie miso soup with cabbage, tofu and wakame
– Cucumber and bean sprouts salad with yukari
– Japanese omelette [Recipe]
– Kimpira gobo [Recipe]
– Yogurt with marmalade and blueberry jam

Behind the scenes:
This time, I created a menu themed around a traditional Japanese breakfast. For the soup, I chose miso soup, which provides plenty of dietary fiber and protein. By scooping the top layer, it helps reduce the salt content. For the rice dish, I made tuna mayo seaweed rolls and cut them into bite-sized pieces for easier eating by children. The side dishes include a protein-rich tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), a yukari seasoning mix with bean sprouts and cucumber to help them gradually get accustomed to new ingredients and textures, and the classic kinpira gobo (sautéed burdock root and carrots). For dessert, I focused on providing calcium and vitamins with yogurt, topped with colorful apricot and blueberry fruit jam for added flavor and appeal.

Note : This recipe was first submitted on February 9, 2021, and resubmitted on April 3, 2025, to reflect additional information.

Japanese Food for Kids : 1

March 21, 2025

Categorised in: Toddler Meals | Link of this article

🍱 Menu
– Rice balls with various toppings
– Miso Mayo Chicken [Recipe]
– Potato Croquette
– Tofu salad
– Nori seaweed
– Miso soup with wakame and fried tofu [Recipe]
– Yogurt with strawberry jam

🎬 Behind the scenes
This menu was created when my child was still very young. I chose onigiri—mixing various ingredients with the rice so they can be easily eaten by hand—and opted for chicken to provide a good source of protein. Since my child doesn’t eat much soup, I served it in a small bowl. I also included seaweed, rich in dietary fiber and minerals, as a snack-like side. Finally, yogurt topped with strawberry jam was added to help supply calcium and vitamins.

Note : This recipe was first submitted on January 12, 2021, and resubmitted on March 21, 2025, to reflect additional information.

Japanese Set Meal Idea : Vol.1

May 5, 2023

Categorised in: Toddler Meals | Link of this article

In this recipe video, I will introduce how to make Japanese set meals for 9 to 10 months old baby. What make this video unique is that with adding little seasonings, all your family can eat along. I trust this recipe video will save you a little time cooking and create time for your family and you!