Kid-Friendly Spam and Shrimp Fried Rice
41-Month-Old’s Fried Rice: A Recipe for Spam and Shrimp Fried Rice for Toddlers
This is a recipe for Spam and Shrimp Fried Rice, perfect for a 41-month-old. We’ve adjusted the Spam quantity for your child’s health, combining it with tender shrimp and delicious rice to create a nutritious and delightful meal that even picky eaters will love. It’s sure to disappear quickly!
Ingredients
- Spam: 20g (use a small amount for children)
- Warm Cooked Rice: 100g (about 1 bowl)
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined): 2 pieces
- Sesame Seeds (ground): 1 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Cooking Oil: 0.5 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce: 0.5 Tbsp (low-sodium soy sauce recommended for children)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, we’ll use only about 20g of Spam to make this recipe child-friendly. Blanch the Spam in hot water to remove excess salt and impurities, then dice it into small, bite-sized pieces that are easy for your child to eat. This step significantly reduces the saltiness.
Step 2
Next, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces, similar in size to the diced Spam. Ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined beforehand to make them tender and easy for your child to chew.
Step 3
Heat 0.5 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced Spam and chopped shrimp and stir-fry until the Spam is lightly golden and the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Cooking them thoroughly enhances their flavor.
Step 4
Once the shrimp are fully cooked and plump, add 0.5 Tbsp of soy sauce to the side of the pan. If using for a child, opt for low-sodium soy sauce. Stir-fry everything together quickly to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Step 5
Now, turn off the heat and use the residual heat of the pan to finish the fried rice. Add 100g of warm cooked rice (about 1 bowl). Gently break up any clumps of rice with a spatula and mix it thoroughly with the Spam and shrimp until well combined. This method ensures fluffy, separate grains of rice.
Step 6
Transfer the delicious fried rice to your child’s favorite bowl. You can even shape it playfully to make mealtime more engaging!
Step 7
Finally, let’s add a nutty aroma and flavor. While you can sprinkle whole sesame seeds, for an extra boost of nutty goodness that your child will love, lightly crush the sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle or a similar tool. Ground sesame seeds offer a richer flavor.
Step 8
Sprinkle the crushed sesame seeds generously over the fried rice. This final touch enhances the aroma and taste, making this Spam and Shrimp Fried Rice a delightful and satisfying meal for your little one. Enjoy your meal!
