In the summer, children's diet also needs to be adjusted in time to adapt to the physical needs brought about by the change of seasons. At this time, it is recommended to reduce the intake of chicken and shrimp and instead eat more foods that can meet the nutritional needs and are easy to digest and absorb.
Today, I will teach you 4 summer nutritious foods suitable for children, which are full of color, flavor and taste, and are a good choice for balanced nutrition, so that children can enjoy food and grow up healthily at the same time.
1. 【Pumpkin Beef Stew】
Ingredient Preparation:
- 500 grams of brisket
- 500 grams of pumpkin
- A few slices of ginger
- Cooking wine, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce
- Water, a pinch of salt
Steps:
1. Cut the brisket into cubes, blanch to remove the blood foam, remove and set aside. Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes and set aside.
2. Heat the pan with cold oil, stir-fry the ginger slices until fragrant, add the beef brisket and stir-fry until the surface is slightly charred. Add cooking wine to remove the smell, then pour in enough water, and add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to adjust the color.
3. Then add salt and chicken essence, bring to a boil over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour, until the brisket is soft and rotten. Add the pumpkin cubes and continue to simmer for 15 minutes, until the pumpkin is cooked through.
2. 【Steamed pork ribs with tempeh】
Ingredient Preparation:
- Small ribs 500 g
- Tempeh to taste
- Ginger and minced garlic to taste
- Light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine, a pinch of sugar
- A pinch of chopped green onion
Steps:
1. Wash the ribs and tap the tendons with the back of the knife to make it easier to absorb the flavor.
2. Add tempeh, ginger, minced garlic, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, cooking wine and a small amount of sugar to the pork ribs, mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Put the marinated pork ribs into the steaming tray and steam on high heat for about 20-25 minutes until they are fully cooked.
3. 【Stir-fried celery with cashew nuts】
Ingredient Preparation:
- 300 g of celery
- 50 grams of cashew nuts
- Red pepper to taste
- Salt, light soy sauce and olive oil to taste
Steps:
1. Wash the celery and cut it into sections, shred the red pepper, and roast or fry the cashew nuts in advance until fragrant. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the celery first, then add the shredded red pepper.
2. After the celery has changed color, add the cashew nuts and stir-fry quickly.
3. Add salt and a small amount of light soy sauce to extract flavor, stir-fry quickly and then remove from the pan.
4. 【Stir-fried chrysanthemum with shrimp skin】
Ingredient Preparation:
- 500 grams of chrysanthemum
- A small handful of Shopee
- A few cloves of garlic
- Salt and olive oil to taste
Steps:
1. Wash and cut the chrysanthemum and chop the garlic.
2. Heat the pan with cold oil, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add shrimp skin and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Quickly add the chrysanthemum segments and stir-fry over high heat to keep the vegetables green and crisp.
4. When the vegetables are soft, add an appropriate amount of salt, stir-fry quickly and evenly.
These four dishes are nutritionally balanced and have different flavors to satisfy the taste buds of children. At the same time, it also takes into account the principle of light summer diet to help children maintain a good appetite and health in the hot season. Prepare these delicious treats for your kids and make their summer full of energy and joy!