Comfort Food Recipes with protein
Cozy up with these comforting protein recipes — simple dishes that warm the heart.
Recipes with protein
It’s both heartwarming and delicious. The carefully selected lean meat or pork belly provides high-quality protein. Glutinous rice, which is rich in carbohydrates, can quickly replenish energy. The method of steaming maximally preserves the nutrients, avoiding excessive fat content, resulting in a refreshing and non-greasy texture that is easily digestible for both the elderly and children. Whether it’s a simple dish for everyday meals or a festive reunion dish, it conveys the beauty of life through its unassuming flavors. Each bite fills you with a sense of contentment and peace.
✨Nutritional Value: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients. Vitamin C helps boost immunity. Chicken is an important source of high-quality protein, low in fat, easily digested and absorbed, and provides the body with various amino acids necessary for life. Curry contains turmeric, chili peppers, cumin, and other spices. Curcumin in turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect body cells, while capsaicin in chili peppers promotes metabolism and increases appetite. Thin pancakes are great for layering with curry.
1. Red Dates, Peach Gum and Coconut Milk The peach gum is elastic, the red dates are soft and sticky, and the coconut milk is mellow. The three blend together to create a rich taste, sweet and not greasy. Peach gum contains collagen that can nourish the skin, red dates nourish the blood, and coconut milk provides energy. It is a dessert that is both delicious and healthy. 2. Red Dates and Milk Stewed Fish Maw The fish maw is soft and sticky, the milk is mellow, and the red dates are sweet, creating a mellow and delicate wonderful taste. Fish maw is rich in collagen and trace elements, which can nourish yin and beauty, and enhance immunity. It is paired with red dates that nourish blood and milk rich in protein and calcium, which can nourish the body and delay aging. It is a nourishing holy product for beauty and health.
I’ve shared shrimp cakes with pork before. This time, I’m mixing fish with shrimp, which has a more similar texture and richer nutrition.
Shrimp crackers are chewy and tasty, but also very nutritious. Mixing them with minced meat can enrich the flavor and make the texture thicker. My youngest son doesn’t like eating shrimps, so in order to ensure that he doesn’t miss out on this delicious and nutritious food, I have to be a bit more thoughtful. Shrimp cakes can be obtained by fighting for them at home! 😂
The aroma of black sesame blends with the sweetness of red dates. No extra sugar is added, resulting in a light and refreshing flavor with a soft and chewy texture. It's also very nutritious. Chinese yam can strengthen the spleen and stomach, black sesame can nourish the liver and kidneys, and red dates can replenish qi and blood. Combined with the high-quality protein from eggs, it's suitable for both the elderly and children.
This homemade Shunde Sauna Chicken perfectly embodies Shunde cuisine's hallmarks of freshness, lightness, and emphasis on the natural flavors of the ingredients. Made with winter melon and cordyceps flowers, it eliminates the need for a separate broth. The chicken is marinated according to Shunde tradition, then steamed for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and simmer for another minute. The resulting chicken is tender and juicy, while the winter melon imbues it with the freshness of the chicken and the aroma of the mushrooms, creating a sweet, tender, and refreshing dish. The cordyceps flowers also blend in with the freshness of the chicken, creating a refreshing and delicious dish that goes well with rice. It's a time-saving and effortless recipe for everyday cooking. Nutritional wise, it aligns perfectly with Shunde cuisine's health-promoting principles. The chicken provides high-quality protein, the winter melon clears heat and promotes urination, and the cordyceps flowers contain nourishing amino acids. Whether serving meals or simply entertaining guests, this is an authentic and practical Shunde home-style dish.
During the Spring Festival, with many people gathering and the freezing weather, I'm too lazy to be busy around the stove. Every time, I rely on this big pot of Cantonese-style lamb rib stew to solve the problem. A dozen pounds of meat is enough for about twenty people, it's worry-free, and makes a great impression. It always receives rave reviews! The lamb ribs are stewed until tender and fall off the bone, incredibly flavorful. The tofu skin, soaked in sauce, is soft yet chewy. The carrots are sweet and refreshing, and the water chestnuts with sugarcane add a refreshing touch. Every bite is authentic and rich Cantonese flavor. The hot pot bubbles away, the aroma filling the air – it's intoxicating! Nutritionally, it's packed with nutrients. Lamb ribs are rich in protein and iron, excellent for replenishing blood and warming the body. Angelica and angelica root remove the gamey smell, enhance the aroma, and warm the body. Hawthorn helps cut through the richness and aids digestion, while carrots and water chestnuts provide ample vitamins and dietary fiber. This pot is not only a tempting feast for the taste buds, but also full of nutritious and health-preserving ideas. When it's freezing cold, sitting around this pot and eating it together will warm your body and your heart. It is a classic Cantonese dish that combines deliciousness and health!
Who says you can only eat grass when you're trying to lose weight? Look at my Vietnamese spring rolls, they're so eye-catching! The translucent rice wrappers are filled with purple cabbage, endive, shredded carrots, and plump shrimp. The colors are vibrant and they look amazing! The shrimp are a great source of protein, and the vegetables are full of dietary fiber. They're low in calories and filling. Dip them in the spicy and sour sauce and you'll feel incredibly satisfied with every bite. You can enjoy a weight-loss meal like this!
The beauty of this stir-fried radish leaves with minced meat lies in its simple yet heartwarming details: Homegrown radish leaves stir-fried with minced meat. The core radish leaves are all homegrown and pesticide-free, picked fresh in the morning while still dewy, locking in their crispness, sweetness, and natural freshness. Stir-fried quickly over high heat with fresh lean minced meat, the slightly spicy and fresh leaves blend perfectly with the rich aroma of the meat. The result is a crisp, tender, and refreshing dish that's perfect with rice, a home-style flavor that gets better with every bite. Natural and healthy, suitable for the whole family. Radish leaves are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Combined with the high-quality protein from lean minced meat, this low-fat, high-nutrition dish promotes intestinal motility, cleanses the stomach, and provides essential energy. It's a safe and delicious meal for both the elderly and children, a simple yet nutritious option.