To start slimming down after the Chinese New Year, choosing a low-calorie meal is a wise choice. Not only will this satisfy your appetite, but it will also allow your body to gradually adjust to a healthier diet, making the fat loss process easier and more enjoyable.
Pumpkin steamed eggs
Today, I would like to share a simple and delicate recipe - pumpkin steamed eggs! The sweetness of pumpkin and the mellow aroma of egg yolk combine to create a unique texture that is simply addictive. This dish is nutritious and easy to learn, making it a great choice to enjoy on its own or entertaining guests. Let's cook together!
Purchase list: 200 grams of pumpkin, 3 eggs, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of red wine, appropriate amount of soup stock (can be replaced by water), appropriate amount of chopped green onion (for garnish).
Steps:
1. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into small pieces. Place in a steamer and steam over high heat until the pumpkin is tender.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add a pinch of salt, light soy sauce and red wine and stir to combine.
3. Mash the steamed pumpkin pieces into a pumpkin puree, pour into the egg mixture, and stir well.
4. Pour the pumpkin egg mixture into a steaming bowl and gently remove air bubbles from the surface.
5. Prepare a large pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil and put the steaming bowl into the cauldron. Steam on high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg mixture has just set.
6. After steaming, sprinkle with a little chopped green onion to garnish and serve!
Tips: The key to pumpkin steamed eggs is to master the heat, too long is easy to overcook, too short is not easy to solidify. It is normal for the egg wash to have a slight bump after steaming. If you prefer a richer texture, add a little stock to the egg mixture. In addition, when steaming eggs, you can add a layer of wet towel to the bottom of the steamer, which can prevent water droplets under the steaming bowl from getting into the egg mixture.
The simple and relaxing pumpkin steamed eggs bring a full sense of happiness, so you should try it too!
Stir-fry the squid
Buying list: Squid: 500g, Green onion: Appropriate amount, Ginger: Appropriate amount, Garlic: Appropriate amount, Green and red pepper: Appropriate amount, Cooking wine: Appropriate amount, Light soy sauce: Appropriate amount, Dark soy sauce: Appropriate amount, Salt: Appropriate amount, White pepper powder: Appropriate amount, Chicken essence: Appropriate amount, Sichuan pepper powder: appropriate amount, White sesame seeds: appropriate amount, Cooking oil: appropriate amount
Steps:
1. Prepare the ingredients: wash the squid, remove the internal organs and back mask, cut it into medium-sized pieces, mince the green onion, ginger and garlic, and shred the green and red pepper for later use.
2. Marinate the squid: Take a container, put the squid pieces in, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt, white pepper and a little chicken essence, stir well, marinate for 15 minutes, and make the squid more flavorful.
3. Stir-fry the squid: heat the pan with cold oil, add the green onion, ginger, garlic and pepper powder, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the marinated squid, stir-fry over medium-low heat, wait for the squid to change color, add the green and red pepper shreds, and continue to stir-fry evenly.
4. Seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, stir-fry well, let the squid evenly color, then add a little salt and chicken essence, adjust the taste, stir-fry evenly and remove from the pot.
5. Serving: Pour the stir-fried squid into a plate, sprinkle with an appropriate amount of white sesame seeds, garnish with some chopped green onions, and serve when it comes out of the pot. The stir-fried squid with full aroma and good color and flavor is done!
Tips: The time of frying squid should be mastered, overheating will cause the squid to become hard, and stir-fry quickly during the stir-fry process to maintain the fresh and tender taste of the squid. If you want to be more spicy and fragrant, you can add more pepper powder! While enjoying the food, you should also pay attention to whether the squid is fresh to avoid food safety problems.
You don't have to go out to eat, make your own stir-fried squid with fragrant sauce and definitely satisfy your taste buds!
Honey-glazed chicken breast
Today I would like to share with you a simple and delicious recipe for chicken breast with honey sauce! This dish is delicious, fragrant, tender and juicy, which is perfect for you who are eating healthily!
Purchase list: 2 pieces of chicken breast (about 500g), 3 cloves of garlic (chopped), 1 piece of ginger (chopped), 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of black pepper, appropriate amount of cornstarch, appropriate amount of chopped green onion (for garnish)
Steps:
1. Cut the chicken breasts into even slices and gently pat loose with the back of a knife.
2. Add soy sauce, honey, cooking wine to the chopped garlic and ginger and stir well to make the marinade.
3. Put the chicken breasts in the marinade, spread the marinade evenly, and marinate for 15-20 minutes to let the chicken absorb the flavor.
4. Heat the oil in a pan, add the marinated chicken breasts, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Pour in an appropriate amount of water, cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the water is drained.
6. Sprinkle the chicken breast with salt and black pepper and fry until lightly charred on both sides.
7. Finally, sprinkle cornstarch and stir-fry evenly so that the meat slices are evenly coated with honey.
8. When serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions and garnish with the delicious honey-glazed chicken breast!
Tips:
1. Remember to cut the chicken breast into thin slices so that it is easier to absorb the flavor and taste better when stir-fried.
2. When cooking chicken breasts, use medium-low heat to avoid excessive heat and cause the chicken to become old.
3. Add salt and black pepper to the seasoning to make the taste richer.
4. When thickening, you can adjust the consistency according to your personal preference.
Come and try this simple and delicious honey chicken breast! Whether it is a dinner or a banquet, you can exude a unique culinary charm! Enjoy the food at the same time, but also enjoy the fun of cooking!
Stir-fried shrimp with broccoli
Buying list: 1 broccoli, shrimp: 250 grams, garlic: 3 cloves, ginger slices: appropriate amount, cooking wine: appropriate amount, salt: appropriate amount, light soy sauce: appropriate amount, white pepper powder: appropriate amount, edible oil: appropriate amount
Steps:
1. Prepare the ingredients: wash the broccoli and cut it into small florets, remove the shrimp threads, and mince the garlic cloves for later use.
2. Stir-fry shrimp: Heat the pan with cold oil, add ginger slices and minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add shrimp and stir-fry until it changes color, and add cooking wine to enhance the flavor.
3. Add the broccoli: Pour the broccoli into the pan, stir-fry quickly and evenly, sprinkle with a little salt, and sauté for 2 minutes to make the broccoli soft and crispy.
4. Seasoning out of the pot: Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and white pepper, stir-fry evenly, so that the seasoning is evenly adsorbed on the ingredients, and finally sprinkle with a little salt to enhance the fresh taste.
5. Tips: Stir-fried broccoli should not be fried for too long to maintain the tender and crispy texture of the vegetables. The stir-fry time of the shrimp should also be controlled well to avoid overripening and hardening.
It's time to enjoy the food! Happy sharing this broccoli fried shrimp dish with your family or friends! Remember to adjust the amount of salt to your personal taste!
Stir-fried green peppers with shredded pork
Purchase list: thinly sliced pork, some green peppers, 2 green onions, appropriate amount of minced ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of cooking wine, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of sugar, appropriate amount of chicken essence, appropriate amount of pepper, appropriate amount of Sichuan pepper powder, appropriate amount of edible oil
Steps:
1. Cut the pork into thin slices and marinate in cooking wine and chicken essence for 10 minutes to make it fresh and tender.
2. Cut the green onions into sections, cut the green peppers into thin strips, and mince the garlic for later use.
3. Heat a frying pan, pour in an appropriate amount of cooking oil, add the marinated shredded pork and stir-fry until it changes color, then remove and set aside.
4. Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the same pot, add minced ginger and minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Add shredded green peppers and stir-fry evenly to keep the green peppers bright in color.
6. Add the stir-fried shredded pork and continue to stir-fry evenly.
7. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar, chicken essence, pepper and Sichuan pepper powder to taste, stir-fry well.
8. Stir-fry a few times, then turn off the heat, cover the pot and simmer for one minute to make the flavor more flavorful.
9. Remove from the pot and put on a plate, sprinkle with green onions, and enjoy the fragrant fried green peppers with shredded pork!
Tips:
- Pork is lean and has a more tender texture.
- When stir-frying green peppers, stir-fry them quickly to keep them crispy.
- The amount of seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste to add flavor layering.
- Remember to keep the pan hot when stir-frying, which helps to preserve the nutrients and taste of the ingredients. While enjoying this delicious dish, don't forget to share it with your family or friends!
No matter which low-calorie meal you choose, the key is to eat a balanced, varied diet with a moderate amount of exercise. This will allow you to better achieve your fat loss goals while maintaining good health.