‘Fried’ rice

If we have a child that likes rice, the next step could be ‘fried rice’. I’m not thinking the full Chinese treatment with all the additions, I’m suggesting the simplest version. Frying the rice gently in some oil or butter.

Any change we make to our child’s food is step forwards and opens the door for more steps. Changes in texture can mean a totally new food for a super selective eater.

How can we market this?

Depending on the age of our child we can talk about fried rice and where it comes from and where it’s traditionally found. We can try eating with chopsticks – always fun -they have child-friendly ones with ends that are attached.

If you have a more adventurous eater then soy, egg or some veg or protein can be added.

Judith is a PhD candidate in psychology, MSc Psychology (first-class honours) and is a graduate of Cambridge University. She is an AOTA accredited picky eating advisor, internationally certified nutritional therapist and neuro-motor development practitioner. She works with 100+ families every year resolving fussy eating and returning pleasure and joy to the meal table.

She is also mum to two boys and the author of Creating Confident Eaters and Winner Winner I Eat Dinner. Her dream is that every child can approach food from a place of safety and joy, not fear.

Learn more about Judith here: https://theconfidenteater.com/about/