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Does your child often show reluctance towards meals? One of the widely shared secrets among mothers is to make everyday rice and soup more interesting.
Try starting with the adorable octopus sausage dish to make mealtime more enjoyable for your child. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve a result that even adults will love. Let's take a look!
Ingredients:
- 3-4 pieces of adorable octopus sausages (if any mom is concerned about store-bought sausages containing preservatives, you can check out the guide on making homemade sausages for your little one here).
- Knife, cutting board
- Frying pan
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
Step 1:
Take the sausages out of the storage bag and pat them dry.
Next, cut the sausages horizontally. Then, use a knife to split them vertically halfway through the sausage, making sure to cut evenly so that the 'tentacles' of our 'octopus friend' are uniform when fried.
Note: Start cutting from the middle, keeping the rounded head of the sausage to create the 'octopus head'.
Step 2:
Now, add oil to the pan. Use a generous amount of oil, wait for it to heat up, then gently place the sausages in to fry until golden brown. The 'octopus legs' will automatically spread out in a charming way.
Step 3:
Remove the sausages, let them drain excess oil. You can add two sesame seeds as eyes to make the octopus even more lively.
This recipe can be further customized with instant sausages. Skilled moms can turn them into cute crab sausages or wrap them in dough to create adorable large-headed octopuses.
Masterstroke for enticing your child to eat well: (*)
For playful kids, shaping visually appealing and lively dishes not only grabs their attention and makes the meal more enticing but also increases their interest in eating. Moms can involve their little ones in the kitchen, making them feel valued and contributing to the family meal, resulting in a more enjoyable dining experience for the child.
You can see the fantastic breakfast recipes prepared by Hong Kong moms or the Japanese bento boxes with cartoon characters that Japanese mothers create for their kids' school lunches. These eye-catching creations not only captivate the little ones but also appeal to adults.
No need to be as elaborate as Japanese or Hong Kong moms; try starting by arranging a combination of visually appealing fruits and vegetables or crafting lively shapes like this octopus sausage dish to entice your children.
Wishing all moms success!
(*) Source: Eva
