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Japanese Breakfast Plate (Salmon, Sesame Salad, Miso Soup and Nori Rice)

Japanese Breakfast Plate (Salmon, Sesame Salad, Miso Soup and Nori Rice)

A balanced Japanese breakfast with teriyaki salmon, soft sesame cabbage salad, tofu miso soup, and thin nori rice bites. Gentle, nourishing, and easy to share.

9-11mo+

15 min prep · 25 min cook · 40 min total · 2 servings

SoyFishSesameWheat

Ingredients

Contains optional added salt for older eaters. Skip it for babies under 12 months.

  • 2 each salmon, skinless fillet, bones removed
  • 15 ml soy sauce, low-sodium if possible1.01 tbsp soy sauce, low-sodium if possible
  • 15 ml mirin1.01 tbsp mirin
  • 30 ml canola oil2.03 tbsp canola oil
  • 50 g cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces1.76 oz cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 0.5 medium cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 30 ml white sesame, roasted2.03 tbsp white sesame, roasted
  • 5 ml sugar1.01 tsp sugar
  • 50 g komatsuna, cut into bite-size pieces1.76 oz komatsuna, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 75 g tofu, cut into small cubes2.65 oz tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 200 ml dashi stock13.53 tbsp dashi stock
  • 15 ml miso1.01 tbsp miso
  • 200 g japanese rice, cooked7.05 oz japanese rice, cooked
  • 2 each nori seaweed, sheets
  • salt (to taste), for over-1s and adults only

Steps

Teriyaki Salmon

  1. Pat the salmon dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture so it browns nicely.
  2. Place the salmon in a shallow container with the soy sauce and mirin, then marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
  4. Add the salmon, cover with a lid, and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Flip the salmon, pour in the leftover marinade, and cook a few more minutes until cooked through.
  6. Check carefully for bones and remove them, then flake or slice the salmon for your child.

Sesame Vegetable Salad

  1. Cut the cabbage and cucumber into bite-size pieces, then steam until very soft.
  2. Grind the roasted white sesame into a fine powder using a mortar or small grinder.
  3. Squeeze excess water from the steamed vegetables and place them in a bowl.
  4. Add the sesame powder, soy sauce, and sugar, then gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly.

Miso Soup

  1. Warm the dashi stock in a small pot over medium heat until steaming.
  2. Add the bite-size tofu and komatsuna and simmer gently until the greens are tender.
  3. Turn off the heat, then stir in the miso paste until it fully dissolves.
  4. For over-1s and adults, add a small pinch of salt to taste once the soup is served.

Nori Rice

  1. Lay a sheet of nori on a board and spread the cooked rice thinly over one half.
  2. Fold the nori over the rice to form a thin, even layer.
  3. Cut into small bite-size pieces with clean kitchen scissors and serve alongside the salmon.

Nutrition

Calories
480
Protein
28g
Fat
16g
Carbs
58g
Iron
3.5mg
Calcium
180mg

Tips by age

9-11mo

Offer flaked salmon, mashed tofu, and finely chopped soft vegetables. Serve the rice soft and loose, and skip the miso soup or thin it well as it is naturally salty.

Choking safety: Check the salmon meticulously for bones. Cut tofu and vegetables small and soft to avoid choking on firm pieces.

12-18mo

Flake the salmon and offer soft tofu and vegetables in finger-size or bite-size pieces. Keep the nori rice in small, easy-to-hold bites and use low-sodium soy sauce.

Choking safety: Remove all salmon bones. Cut nori rice and tofu into small soft pieces; nori sheets can stick to the palate, so keep portions thin.

18-24mo

Serve the salmon flaked and the salad and tofu in small bite-size pieces. The nori rice bites are good for self-feeding. Keep soy sauce and miso amounts modest.

Choking safety: Double-check for salmon bones and keep tofu and vegetable pieces small and soft.

2-3y

Serve as written with the salmon cut into bite-size pieces. Encourage dipping the nori rice and trying the soft sesame salad. Use low-sodium soy sauce where possible.

Choking safety: Confirm no salmon bones remain and cut any large pieces to a comfortable bite size.

3-5y

Serve as written. Most children this age can manage the salmon, salad, soup, and nori rice with little change. Keep added salt and soy sauce light.

Choking safety: Check the salmon for bones before serving.

5-8y

Serve as written as a full plate. Older kids can enjoy the nori rice bites whole and may add a tiny pinch of salt to taste at the table.

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