After a morning of work and study, lunch plays an important role in replenishing energy for the body. A balanced diet needs to ensure a full range of nutrients including starch, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.
With familiar, easy-to-find ingredients and simple processing methods, a meal including fried chicken wings with fish sauce, braised shrimp, boiled vegetables, fresh cucumbers and vegetable soup is a suitable suggestion for many families.
1. White rice
Wash the rice, cook it in an electric rice cooker or traditional stove, to make the rice grains sticky and fragrant.
2. Fried chicken wings with fish sauce
Marinate chicken wings with fish sauce, pepper, minced garlic for about 20 minutes. Fry until golden brown and then stir with the mixture of fish sauce, sugar and fried garlic until the coating is even and the sauce is fragrant and shiny.
3. Braised shrimp with rich flavor
Clean fresh shrimp, marinate with fish sauce, pepper and dried shallots. Simmer over low heat until the shrimp is firm, turns beautiful red and absorbs spices.
4. Boiled vegetables
Wash betel, sweet corn and carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces and boil until cooked to maintain natural sweetness and nutritional content.
5. Fresh cucumber
Wash cucumbers, slice or cut into long strips, served with to balance the flavor of savory dishes.
6. Vegetable soup
Pick mustard greens or Malabar spinach, cook with broth or minced meat. Season to taste, create a refreshing and easy-to-eat soup.
7. Rustic stir-fried banana tofu
Peel green bananas, slice, blanch briefly. Fry tofu until golden brown and then stir-fry with bananas, fresh turmeric and spices until soft and flavorful.
Nutritional value
The menu provides enough starch from rice, protein from chicken and shrimp, fiber and vitamins from vegetables, cucumbers and green vegetable soup. The dishes are prepared in a traditional family style, harmonizing flavor and nutrition, suitable for a family lunch.
Portion suggestions for 4 people:
- Fried chicken wings with fish sauce: 8-10 wings.
- Braised shrimp: 300-400g shrimp.
- Boiled vegetables: 1 large plate.
2 cucumbers.
- Vegetable soup: 1 large bowl.
- Stir-fried banana and tofu: 1 medium plate.
