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  • Savoury Steamy Eggs

    Savoury Steamy Eggs

    Intro

    In the kitchen an egg is the simple, easy and quick ingredient that elevates a dish. I usually make egg curry for lunch and make it a meal with rice and veggies. The richness of the yolk and silky white part of the egg delight me. It can be savoured at any meal of the day.

    They add texture and flavour to a dish with its rich, savoury, salty nature. There’s different approach to making an egg recipe in the world of culinary. There’s boiling, frying and eating raw as well. You can play with the spices, condiments and simply amp up the meal in full with just one simple egg.

    My recipe today is a quicksavoury steamy eggsinspired by my fav Youtube chef Maangchi. I’ve been her follower since i fell in love with K-drama and K-pop, way back in 2013 and wanted to know the real culture and cuisine of maangchi unni.

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    Here’s 3 quick, easy, homemade delicious egg recipe steps you can follow to make this savoury steamy eggs in an instant pot.

    Ingredients

    Prep

    1. Add 4 large eggs in 1 cup of water and whisk.
    2. Stir in 1/3 tsp Salt , 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers.
    3. Add in a Splash of milk and 1/4 tsp turmeric for less the eggy smell.
    4. 1/2 tbsp Chilli powder or chilli flakes to get a kick with spice.
    5. Grease the steam safe bowls and pour the mixture in, leaving about a couple of inches on the top.

    Time and Presets

    1. Place the bowl on the trivet stand in the Instant pot (Ip) and cover it with lid, do not pack it in.
    2. Set the Ip in manual for 15 mins at low pressure.

    Savour at its best

    • While it’s still hot Sprinkle with chilli flakes and scallions.
    • Season with soy sauce if desired at last.
    • Enjoy this steamy spicy eggs, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. it is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • Eggs are one amongst the nutritious food on planet.
    • They contain various traces of nutrients for the health.

    • The top 5 nutrient benefits of a delicious egg are;

    • Eggs are high in cholesterol but that doesn’t necessarily mean they increase blood cholesterol according to the NIH , for majority of people.

    • Eating eggs has shown to improve the HDL cholesterol (GOOD cholesterol), and it is linked to lowering the risk of heart diseases and strokes, according to NIH.
    • Pasture eggs are usually rich in omega-3 fatty acids and they reduce the risk of heart diseases.3º
    • Protein is the building block of the body.Eggs are very rich in protein and one large egg contains about 6 g of it.

    • Eggs are incredibly filling. They tend to make us eat less because of its satisfying macronutrients.4º5º

    • I hope keeping the nutrition facts aside you would try making this easy, delicious, homemade egg recipe, repeat,inspire and get inspired.

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  • Tofu Sisig

    Tofu Sisig

    Intro

    Tofu is very common for a plant-based protein for vegan, vegetarian diets. Usually tofu is made with coagulated soy milk and forming into a white solid block. Working with tofu is not very complex. It comes in soft, medium and extra firm textures. Our recipe calls for the most commonly and widely found firm tofu.

    You may wonder what sisig is really all about. Sisig is one of the traditional dishes in the Philippines. There are several variation to this recipe, including soya curls.This recipe has all of the goodness you can find in a regular stir fry but with protein and right amounts of fats. This is spiffing sisig. This might become your favourite to go salad or meal. Don’t forget to download the free illustration for your kitchen magnet.

    Let’s get into the quick, easy and delectable recipe without any further ado,

    Ingredients

    Method

    For Fried Tofu

    1. On a baking tray drizzled with oil, place the tofu cut into cubes, preferably medium sized. You could marinade the tofu with, corn starch, soy sauce, pepper, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt.
    2. Air fry or bake them at 400ºF for 10 – 15 mins or until crispy.

    For Spiffing Sisig

    1. In a wok, fry minced garlic in a tbsp oil , and saute the onions until transparent.
    2. Add mushrooms while the onions are sauteing and let them brown.
    3. Stir in your fav veggies and fried tofu, season well and add mayo at last and fry until the oil separates.
    4. Finally add this to your rice and enjoy.
    5. You could top it with peanuts or cashews and make it as salad.

    You can skip the bird eye chilli and stir in 1 tbsp chilli powder and adjust to taste.

    There’s no mention of salt because soy sauce and mayo have a lot of salt but you can adjust at the end by stirring in salt just before turning off the heat.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. it is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • According to the NIH nutrient journal, the effects of soy foods, especially tofu is huge in lowering blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
    • Firm tofu is rich in protein, low in calories and meets all the essentials amino acids requirements your body needs according to the USDA.
    • Tofu included in your diet can reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer in men by 29% , according to the NIH study in 2018.
    • You can get inspired with this recipe for making delicious tofu as your meat alternative or to try out new cuisine.
    • Please do try and let me know in the comments.

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  • Mayo-N-Guacamole Toast

    Mayo-N-Guacamole Toast

    Intro

    The fruit that tastes and feels like butter when ripe is avocado. Avocados have always been my portable fruit next to apples and bananas. They are easy to cut, and scoop. They’ve become one of the best in nutrition and one of the most versatile fruit in the households now a days.

    According to the Food Source Information(colorado integrated food safety centre of excellence) , the world wide production of avocados has increased from 4.6 bil to lbs in 1994 to 6.8 bil lbs in 2004.They fall under the superfood category.

    Pick your avocados

    Avocados come in different shapes and sizes. However they may look, all avocados are creamy on the inside with nutty flavor.

    Usually avocados are best used when ripe. How to pick your avocado is by simply checking for green part under the stalk while it is still hard. I always get my avocados unripe from store and leave it on the counter to let it ripe.

    Here is an easy, quick and most delicious recipe that is home-made, so you can enjoy, repeat and get inspired.

    Ingredients

    Directions

    For The guacamole recipe:

    1. In a large bowl mash up the avocado,and mix in chopped onion, chopped tomato, finely chopped Jalapenos, chopped cilantro, lime juice.
    2. At the end fold in regular mayonnaise(or vegan Mayo), pepper and salt to taste.

    Now for the toast:

    1. Toast the bread(preferably a multigrain bread)
    2. Spread the guacamole.
    3. Finally sprinkle some Chia seeds, and Enjoy.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. it is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • Avocados are the most versatile fruits we can add in our lifestyle.
    • Avocados are intense with vitamins and minerals.
    • They are high in fibre, hence proved to improve your gut health.
    • They are rich in vitamins like E and C and minerals like folate and potassium, important especially for women in their trimesters, according to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information.
    • They are wholesome for a low carb diet.
    • They improve overall diet and lifestyle quality.

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