Fresh Beef Rib Soup Recipe

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🥘 Fresh Beef Rib Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

1 kg beef ribs, cut to taste

2 liters of water

3 carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds

2 medium potatoes, cut into large cubes

1 stalk of celery, tied in a knot

1 stalk of spring onion, cut into 2–3 cm pieces

2 red tomatoes, cut into quarters

2 tablespoons fried onions (for garnish)

1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing)

Ground Spices:

6 shallots

4 cloves of garlic

1 teaspoon peppercorns (coarsely ground)

Whole Spices:

2 cardamom pods

2 cloves

1 cinnamon stick (approximately 3 cm)

1 star anise (optional, for a distinctive aroma)

2 cm ginger, bruised

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt to taste

Sugar to taste

Powdered beef stock (optional, if you prefer a more savory flavor)

Method:

Boil the Ribs

Wash the beef ribs thoroughly, then boil them in 2 liters of water until boiling.

Skim off any floating scum to ensure a clear broth.

If you prefer a clearer broth, briefly blanch the ribs, discard the water, and then boil them again in fresh water.

Sauté Ground Spices

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the ground shallots, garlic, and peppercorns until fragrant.

Add the whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger). Sauté briefly until fragrant.

Cook the Soup

Add the sautéed spices to the pot containing the ribs.

Add ground nutmeg, salt, and sugar to taste.

Cook over low heat until the ribs are tender (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, or use a pressure cooker for 30 minutes).

Add the Vegetables

Once the ribs are tender, add the carrots and potatoes. Cook until half-cooked.

Add the celery, spring onions, and tomatoes. Cook briefly until all the vegetables are cooked through but not too soft.

Finishing

Adjust the seasoning (add salt, sugar, or bouillon powder to taste).

Serve the beef rib soup hot with fried onions sprinkled on top.

Tip:

If you prefer a fresher flavor, add a squeeze of lime when serving.

This soup goes well with green chili sauce or soy sauce.

For a more aromatic flavor, use a little cinnamon and nutmeg, but don't overpower the original flavor of the ribs.

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🍚 Super Special Fried Rice Recipe

Main Ingredients:

2 plates of cold white rice (preferably overnight rice to prevent it from becoming mushy)

2 eggs

5 medium-sized shrimp, peeled

5 beef/chicken meatballs, thinly sliced

50 grams of chicken, boiled and then finely shredded

2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon chili sauce (optional, depending on your preference for spiciness)

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon chicken/beef bouillon powder

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

3 tablespoons cooking oil

Ground Seasonings (ground/blend):

4 shallots

3 cloves garlic

3 large red chilies (remove seeds if you don't like spicy food)

2 bird's eye chilies (optional, for extra spiciness)

Toppings:

White/shrimp crackers to taste

Pickled cucumber & carrot

Sliced ​​tomato & fresh cucumber

Fried onions to sprinkle

Fried egg or rolled omelette

How to Make:

Ingredients Preparation

Grind the spices (shallots, garlic, chilies) until smooth.

Slightly beat the eggs in a small bowl.

Prepare the rice, making sure there are no lumps (separate them with a spoon).

Sauté the Spices

Heat the oil in a large skillet.

Sauté the ground spices until fragrant and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.

Add the shrimp, meatballs, and shredded chicken. Stir until the shrimp change color.

Scrambled Eggs

Slide the spices and filling to the side of the pan, then pour in the beaten eggs.

Stir quickly until the eggs are scrambled, then mix them back into the spices.

Add the Rice

Add the white rice and stir well, pressing it down to combine with the spices.

Add sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, salt, bouillon powder, and pepper.

Stir continuously until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the rice is slightly dry and fragrant.

Finishing

Taste and adjust the salt and soy sauce to taste.

Remove from heat and serve hot.

Serving

Arrange the fried rice on a serving plate.

Add crackers, pickles, sliced ​​cucumber/tomato, and sprinkle with fried onions.

Top with a fried egg or rolled omelette.

✨ Tips for a more delicious fried rice:

Use a large wok to stir the rice freely and evenly.

Medium to high heat makes the fried rice more fragrant (the "wok hei" effect).

You can add other toppings like sausage, squid, or chicken liver and gizzard for variety.

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Sundanese specialty food Karedok

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🥗 Sundanese Karedok Recipe

Main Ingredients (Raw Vegetables)

150 grams long beans, cut into 3 cm pieces

100 grams cabbage, finely sliced

1 small green eggplant, thinly sliced ​​(optional)

50 grams bean sprouts, cleaned

2 basil leaves

1 cucumber, diced

3 fried peanuts for topping (optional)

Peanut Sauce

100 grams peanuts, fried or roasted, then ground

2 cloves garlic

4 red chilies (adjust to your preference for spiciness)

2 curly red chilies

1 segment of galangal (approximately 2 cm)

1 tablespoon combed brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon tamarind juice (from 1 teaspoon tamarind + 2 tablespoons warm water)

100 ml boiled water (add little by little)

Accompaniments

Kanji crackers or fried emping (rice crackers)

Warm rice (optional)

Methods

Purify the spices:

Grind the garlic, chilies, and red chilies. Grind the ginger, salt, and brown sugar until smooth.

Add the peanuts:

Add the ground fried peanuts and grind until evenly combined with the spices.

Add the liquid:

Add the tamarind juice and gradually add the boiled water, stirring until it forms a thick but slightly runny peanut sauce. Taste and adjust the flavor (sweet, salty, or sour).

Add the vegetables:

Add all the prepared raw vegetables (long beans, cabbage, cucumber, bean sprouts, eggplant, basil). Mix well until all the vegetables are coated in the peanut sauce.

Serving:

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with fried peanuts, if desired. Serve with crackers or emping (crackers) as a side dish.

Tips:

Use fresh galangal (galangal) to enhance the distinctive aroma of karedok.

For a more savory flavor, add a little roasted shrimp paste to the peanut sauce.

For a stronger flavor, use a traditional stone mortar (mortar) instead of a blender.

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🍫 Chocolate World Pistachio Kunafa Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Kunafa:

300g kunafa dough (available at Arab/Turkish stores, or use thin phyllo pastry as a substitute)

120g unsalted butter (melted)

For the Sugar Syrup (Ater):

200g granulated sugar

120ml water

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp rose water (optional, for a Middle Eastern aroma)

For the Pistachio Filling:

150g shelled pistachios (roasted, then roughly chopped)

50g powdered sugar

1 tbsp rose water or orange juice (optional, for aroma)

For the Chocolate World (Premium Layer):

200g dark chocolate couverture (melted in a double boiler)

100g white chocolate couverture (melted separately)

50ml heavy cream (to soften the chocolate)

Topping:

Finely chopped pistachios

Chocolate shavings or chocolate chips

How to Make:

1. Make the Syrup (Ater)

Bring the granulated sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Let it boil until slightly thickened.

Add lemon juice to prevent crystallization.

Turn off the heat and add the rose water. Let it cool.

2. Prepare the Kunafa

Take the kunafa dough and cut it into small pieces (approximately 2 cm).

Mix it with melted butter until all the kunafa fibers are coated.

Prepare a small round baking pan (18–20 cm in diameter).

Lint the bottom of the pan with half the kunafa dough. Press down firmly.

Sprinkle with the chopped pistachio and powdered sugar mixture.

Cover with the remaining kunafa dough. Press down firmly.

3. Bake

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Bake the kunafa for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.

Once cooked, immediately pour the sugar syrup evenly over the kunafa. Let it soak in.

4. World Chocolate Layer

Melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream until smooth (chocolate ganache).

Melt the white chocolate separately.

Spread a layer of dark chocolate ganache over the syrup-covered kunafa.

Add white chocolate swirls on top (you can drip them and then draw them with a toothpick for a marbled pattern).

5. Serving

Sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios and chocolate shavings.

Let cool slightly to allow the chocolate to set nicely.

Cut into triangles like a tart.

Secret Tip:

✨ Use premium-quality pistachios for a more fragrant flavor.

✨ Don't make the syrup too thick, so the kunafa stays soft but not soggy.

✨ For a luxurious touch, add edible gold leaf on top of the chocolate.

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 20  Healthy Recipe Ideas for Kids, from Breakfast to Dinner

Meeting the nutritional needs of children is very important for their growth and development. However, often your little one loses their appetite and ends up not finishing their food.

Well, to prevent this, you can try to customize their daily meals. No need to be confused because Yummy App has a series of healthy food menu recipes for children that you can try.

Just scroll down to see 20 healthy recipe ideas for kids, from breakfast to dinner!

Healthy and nutritious breakfast menu inspiration for kids

1. Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

2 scoops of rice,

2 cloves of garlic (minced),

½ piece fish nuggets (cut into pieces),

4 tbsp mixed vegetables,

2 tbsp soy sauce,

¼ tsp ground pepper, and

¼ tsp mushroom stock.

How to make:

First, sauté the garlic until fragrant.

Then, add the nugget pieces, rice, and mixed vegetables. Stir.

Add soy sauce, ground pepper, and mushroom stock, then stir evenly.

Taste whether the flavor is right. Then, serve.

2. Egg Roll Rice

Ingredients:

200 grams of white rice,

100 grams of teriyaki meat,

5 eggs,

3 pieces of sausage (cut lengthwise),

2 pieces of smoke beef (cut lengthwise),

1 cucumber (cut into thin strips),

1 carrot (cut into thin strips),

3 tbsp water,

½ tsp mushroom flavoring, and

¼ tsp salt.

How to make:

In a container, whisk the eggs with the water, salt, and mushroom flavoring until combined.

Heat a square pan over low heat. Then, pour the egg and flatten the surface as thinly as possible. Once cooked, remove and set aside.

Prepare a cutting board and sushi mat. Place the egg on it, then add the rice and flatten it.

Next, add the cucumber slices, carrots, sausage, smoke beef, and teriyaki meat on top of the rice, then roll it up neatly.

Finally, cut the roll into pieces and serve.

3. Banana Chocolate Fresh Bread Roll

Main ingredients:

4 pieces of white bread,

4 whole bananas,

chocolate glaze to taste, and

margarine to taste.

Dipping ingredients:

1 tsp cinnamon powder and

liquid milk to taste.

How to make:

In a container, mix liquid milk and cinnamon powder. Stir evenly.

Flatten the bread using a rolling pin or glass.

Apply chocolate glaze to taste. Then, place a banana at the end of the bread.

Roll the bread, then dip each roll into the melted milk and cinnamon mixture.

Heat Teflon and brush with margarine. Bake the rolls until browned on all sides. Serve.

4. Chessy Hashbrown Waffle

Main ingredients:

200 grams of grated potato,

3 pieces of chicken sausage (diced),

50 grams of grated mozzarella cheese,

25 grams of parmesan cheese,

3 eggs,

1 tsp ground paprika,

1 tsp dried parsley,

½ tsp onion powder,

½ tsp garlic powder,

½ tsp black pepper,

½ tsp salt, and

¼ tsp sugar.

Topping ingredients:

3 pieces of fried sausage,

1 half-cooked sunny side up egg, and

vegetable salad to taste.

How to make:

Soak the grated potatoes in salt water for 15 minutes. After that, drain and squeeze until the water comes out.

In a container, combine the potatoes with paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, dried parsley, salt, and sugar. Stir until well combined.

Add the sausage cut eggs, along with the parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.

Heat the waffle iron and brush with oil.

Pour in the batter. Cover the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the hasbrowns are cooked through and browned.

Finally, serve the hasbrowns with salad, fried sausage and sunny side up egg.

5. Chocolate Pancakes

Ingredients:

130 grams of low protein wheat flour,

30 grams of chocolate powder,

125 ml full cream UHT milk,

1 egg,

2 tbsp vegetable oil,

¼ tsp baking soda, and

⅙ tsp salt.

How to make:

Into a container, combine the flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder.

Add the egg and milk and mix well.

Add vegetable oil and mix again. After that, let it sit for 3 minutes.

Heat a nonstick skillet. Then, pour the pancake batter and cook over low heat.

When bubbles appear, flip the pancake and cook until done.

Repeat the process for the remaining batter.Serve the chocolate pancakes with syrup, powdered sugar, or vanilla ice cream.

6. Strawberry Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients:

4 tbsp instant oats,

245 grams of blueberry yogurt,

5 strawberries,

1 banana, and

hot milk to taste.

Topping ingredients:

banana slices to taste and

strawberry pieces to taste.

How to make:

In a container, crush the banana pieces and strawberries until they are fairly smooth.

Add instant oats, then pour hot milk into it. Stir evenly.

Finally, pour in the yogurt. As a garnish, place the banana and strawberry pieces on top.

7. Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

120 grams of yogurt,

100 grams of mayonnaise,

50 grams white condensed milk,

1 pear (cut into slices),

1 apple (cut into slices),

½ red dragon fruit (cut into slices),

¼ melon (cut into pieces), and

Topping ingredients:

red dragon fruit slices to taste and

grated cheese to taste

How to make:

In a large bowl, combine all the fruit pieces with the yogurt, mayonnaise and condensed milk. Stir to combine.

Place the fruit salad into a container, then top with the grated cheese and dragon fruit pieces.

After that, chill it in the refrigerator for 2 hours. The fruit salad is ready to be enjoyed.

Healthy lunch menu ideas for kids

1. Tempeh Steak

Main ingredients:

1 tempeh board (steamed and finely ground),

2 cloves of garlic (grated),

½ egg,

4 tbsp panko flour,

2 tbsp milk powder,

1 tbsp margarine,

100 ml water,

½ tsp pepper,

½ tsp chicken stock powder,

salt to taste, and

cooking oil to taste.

Black pepper sauce ingredients:

2 garlic cloves (minced),

½ onion (sliced),

150 ml water,

2 tbsp tomato sauce,

2 tbsp chili sauce,

2 tbsp water,

1 tbsp black pepper sauce,

½ tbsp oyster sauce,

½ tbsp English soy sauce,

½ tsp ground white pepper,

½ tsp sugar,

½ tsp stock powder, and

½ tsp cornstarch.

Complementary ingredients:

boiled chickpeas to taste,

boiled carrots to taste, and

french fries to taste.

How to make:

In a container, mix milk powder with water and egg. Then, add panko flour. Stir well until absorbed.

Next, add the steamed tempeh that has been kneaded, garlic, pepper, salt, and broth powder. Stir, then shape into a flat round.

Melt margarine on a skillet over low heat. Then, grill the steak until both sides are browned.

Continue to make the sauce, heat the oil in a wok. Saute the onion until wilted, then add the garlic and stir well.

Add water, English soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper sauce, chili sauce, tomato sauce, white pepper powder, broth powder, and sugar.

Next, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Pour into the sauce, then stir well. Correct the flavor.

Finally, serve the tempeh steak with boiled chickpeas, boiled carrots, and fried potatoes.

Don't forget to pour the black pepper sauce that you made earlier.

2. Javanese Fried Noodles

Ingredients:

200 grams of egg noodles,

10 beef meatballs (thinly sliced),

5 pieces of cabbage (thinly sliced),

2 eggs,

2 carrots (coarsely shredded),

2 large red chili peppers (sliced obliquely),

2 spring onions (cut into slices),

1 celery leaf (cut into slices),

1 piece of fried chicken (shredded),

100 ml water,

5 tbsp sweet soy sauce,

2 tbsp margarine,

½ tsp stock powder,

½ tsp salt, and

fried shallots to taste.

Ingredients for the ground spices:

4 cloves of garlic,

½ clove onion (minced),

4 candlenuts,

2 tsp ebi sangria, and

1 tsp ground pepper.

How to make:

Blend all spice ingredients with a blender. Then, saute until fragrant.

Add egg and red chili. Stir to scramble.

Pour water, then add meatballs and carrot pieces. Cook until tender.

Next, add sliced cabbage and cook again until the cabbage is half cooked.

Add the noodles, then season with salt, broth powder, and sweet soy sauce. Stir until well mixed.

Before serving, add the chopped spring onion and celery. Cook for a while until both ingredients are half-cooked.

Correct the flavor, then serve on a plate. Don't forget to sprinkle with fried shallots.

3. Stir-fried Chickpea Carrot Sohun

Ingredients:

250 grams of chickpeas (sliced lengthwise),

4 carrots (cut lengthwise),

4 cloves of shallots (thinly sliced),

4 cloves of garlic (thinly sliced),

2 green chilies (sliced lengthwise),

100 ml water,

2 tbsp oyster sauce,

ground pepper to taste, and

vermicelli to taste (brewed in hot water).

How to make:

Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant. Then, add sliced green chili. Stir well.

Add carrots and cook until slightly wilted.

Add pepper powder and oyster sauce. Stir evenly.

Pour water, then test whether the taste is to your liking.

If the carrots are tender, add the chickpeas. Stir well.

Finally, add the vermicelli and stir until all the ingredients are combined. Serve.

4. Urap-urap

Ingredients:

200 grams of boiled bean sprouts,

1 bunch of boiled spinach,

1 bunch of boiled string beans,

1 boiled carrot stick,

150 grams of grated coconut,

3 tbsp red spice,

1 tsp sugar, and

½ tsp salt.

How to make:

In a container, mix grated coconut, red spice, sugar, and salt. Then, microwave for 5 minutes.

In another container, add spinach, string beans, bean sprouts, and carrots. Stir to combine.

Finally, add the grated coconut that has been microwaved earlier. Mix well and serve.

5. Vegetable Chicken Croquettes

Ingredients:

100 grams bread flour or panir,

50 grams of wheat flour,

100 grams of minced chicken meat,

20 grams of carrots (chopped),

20 grams of onion (chopped),

1 spring onion (chopped),

1 chicken egg,

1 tsp salt,

1/2 tsp ground pepper,

1/4 tsp sugar, and

cooking oil to taste.

How to make:

In a container, combine the chicken meat, carrots, scallions, and onions.

Add flour and egg, then mix until all ingredients are combined.

After that, roll out the dough into an oval shape. Then, coat it with breadcrumbs/panir.

Heat oil in a pan. Then, fry the croquette dough until cooked and browned over medium heat.

When cooked, remove the croquettes and drain before serving.

6. Sweet and Spicy Sauce Flour Shrimp

Main ingredients:

250 grams of medium prawns (cleaned and washed),

4 tbsp flour,

2 tbsp margarine,

1 tbsp sago flour,

½ tsp pepper,

water to taste,

salt to taste, and

sugar to taste.

Ingredients for the sauce:

4 tbsp chili sauce,

2 cloves of shallots (sliced),

1 clove of garlic (sliced), as well as

water, salt, sugar, and cooking oil to taste.

How to make:

In a bowl, combine flour, sago flour, pepper, sugar, and salt.

Add enough water until the mixture is thick enough. Then, coat the prawns with the flour mixture.

Heat margarine in a pan. Fry the shrimp until browned. Set aside.

Next, sauté shallots and garlic until flavorful.

Add chili sauce and stir.

Pour in enough water. Then, add sugar and salt. Correct the flavor. If the flavor is right, bring the sauce to a boil.

After boiling, add the fried shrimp and stir briefly to mix well. Serve.

7. BBQ Sausage

Ingredients:

4 pieces of sausage,

1 clove of garlic (minced),

¼ onion (sliced),

100 ml water,

1 tbsp BBQ sauce,

1 tbsp hot sauce,

1 tsp soy sauce,

¼ tsp sugar, and

¼ tsp margarine.

How to make:

First, cut the sausage into three pieces. Slit the surface, then fry until browned.

Melt margarine in a pan. Then, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and wilted.

Pour in water and season with BBQ sauce, hot sauce, sugar, and soy sauce. Correct the flavor.

After that, add the sausage. Cook until the water is reduced and the spices are absorbed into the sausage. Serve.

Inspiration for a delicious and nutritious dinner menu for kids

1. Honey Grilled Chicken

Main ingredients:

1 kg chicken thigh.

Seasoning ingredients:

150 grams of shallots,

35 grams of garlic,

3 curly red chili peppers,

1 knuckle of ginger,

1 tbsp roasted coriander,

1 tsp pepper, and

sugar and salt to taste.

Complementary spices:

25 grams brown sugar,

1 thumb of galangal (crushed), and

sweet soy sauce to taste.

Basting ingredients:

5 tbsp sweet soy sauce,

2 tbsp margarine,

1 tbsp honey, and

seasoning to taste.

How to make:

Puree the spice paste with a blender. Heat oil in a wok, then saute the spices with galangal until fragrant and cooked.

Add water along with the complementary seasoning ingredients.

After that, add the chicken thigh pieces and cook until the water runs out.

After cooking, grill the chicken on a grill pan or other type of grill.

While grilling, coat the chicken with the marinade. Grill until the marinade is absorbed, then serve with warm rice and green salad.

2. Macaroni Bolognese Soup

Main ingredients:

100 grams of macaroni,

100 grams of shimeji mushrooms,

5 pieces of sausage (cut to taste),

4 cloves of garlic (roughly chopped),

½ onion (diced),

500 ml stock,

150 ml instant bolognese sauce,

1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolve with 1 tbsp water), and

pepper and sugar to taste.

Complementary ingredients:

Parsley to taste (for topping) and

garlic bread.

How to make:

Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

Then, pour the bolognese sauce, macaroni, and stock water. Boil until the macaroni is al dente.

Add the sausage and shimeji mushrooms and cook until half-wilted.

Season with pepper and sugar. After that, add the cornstarch solution and stir until the sauce thickens. Correct the flavor.

Finally, serve the macaroni bolognese soup in bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and eat with some garlic bread.

3. Satay Lilit Chicken

Main ingredients:

500 grams of chicken fillet,

15 stalks of lemongrass,

½ tsp salt, and

powdered broth to taste.

Base Genep ground spices:

10 red chili peppers (remove seeds),

10 shallots,

7 cloves of garlic,

2 ginger knuckles,

1 knuckle of galangal,

1 thumb of turmeric,

1 thumb galangal, and

1 lemongrass stick (take out the white).

Suna Cekuh ground spices:

5 cloves of garlic,

5 grams of shrimp paste, and

1 finger segment of galangal.

Coconut milk ingredients:

1 packet of thick coconut milk and

2-3 tbsp water.

How to make:

Puree the chicken fillet until completely smooth.

Sauté the Base Genep and Suna Cekuh spices in a separate place until cooked and tender. Then, set aside.

In a wok, add coconut milk and water. Cook until boiling. After that, turn off the heat.

In a container, combine the chicken fillet with Base Genep seasoning, Suna Cekuh, salt, and stock powder. Stir until combined.

Add enough coconut milk little by little until the meat mixture can be shaped.

Next, wrap 1 tbsp of the mixture around the lemongrass stalk. Do the same with the rest of the meat mixture.

Grill the skewers until cooked while flipping them. While grilling, don't forget to spread the coconut milk.

When the satay lilit chicken is cooked, serve.

4. Capcay

Ingredients:

250 grams chicken thigh meat (diced),

1 head of broccoli (cut into florets),

1 head of cauliflower (cut into florets),

1 carrot (sliced obliquely),

1 head of pakcoy (cut),

1 egg,

5 cloves of garlic (minced),

½ clove onion (sliced),

50 ml cornstarch solution,

1 tsp salt,

1 tsp sugar,

½ tsp ground pepper,

water to taste, and

cooking oil to taste.

How to make:

Briefly boil the carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. Remove and drain.

In a wok, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and wilted.

Add the egg and cook scrambled.

Next, add the chicken pieces. Mix well and cook until the meat changes color.

Pour in water and season with pepper, sugar, and salt. Then, add the vegetables.

Cook until it boils.

After that, add the cornstarch solution. Stir briefly and correct the flavor. When it boils, serve.

5. Padang Sauce Squid

Main ingredients:

250 grams fresh squid (cut into rings),

1 egg (beaten well),

½ ear of sweet corn on the cob (cut into pieces),

½ onion (cut into large pieces),

4 curly red chili peppers (sliced obliquely),

4 curly green chilies (sliced into strips),

2 tbsp tomato sauce,

2 tbsp chili sauce,

1 tbsp oyster sauce,

1 tbsp Rajarasa soy sauce,

½ tbsp fish sauce,

½ tbsp soy sauce,

½ tbsp lime juice,

1 tsp stock powder,

salt and flavoring to taste,

water to taste, and

cooking oil to taste.

Ground spice ingredients:

3 curly red chilies,

2 cloves of shallots, and

1 clove of garlic.

How to make:

Blend the spice paste and saute until fragrant.

Then, add the onion and chili slices. Cook until slightly wilted.

Add squid and cook until it shrinks.

Pour water and add tomato sauce, chili sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, broth powder, lime juice, salt, and flavoring. Cook until boiling. Correct the flavor.

Next, add the beaten egg while stirring until egg fibers form.

Lower the heat. When the sauce has thickened, add the corn. Stir well, then serve.

6. Stir-fried String Beans Meatballs

Main ingredients:

300 grams long beans (cut into strips),

2 large meatballs (sliced),

1 large carrot (cut into slices),

2 red chili peppers (sliced),

1 tomato (sliced),

1 spring onion (cut into slices)

50 ml water

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce,

½ tsp sugar,

¼ tsp ground pepper,

¼ tsp stock powder, and

salt to taste.

Ingredients for the ground spices:

4 shallots,

2 cloves of garlic, and

1 hazelnut.

How to make:

Fry the meatballs until cooked and dry. Set aside.

Sauté spice paste, spring onion, and tomato until cooked.

Then, add long beans, carrots, fried meatballs, and red chili.

Pour water, then add salt, sugar, sweet soy sauce, pepper powder, and broth powder. Stir evenly.

Cook until done and don't forget to taste test. Serve.

Through the recipes above, you can prepare a healthy and nutritious breakfast menu for your children. Not only in the morning, your little one will also be eager for lunch and dinner. Good luck!

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11 Ways to Overcome Children's Difficulty Eating

 11 Ways to Overcome Children's Difficulty Eating

Children are difficult or unwilling to eat is often a challenge that parents must face. Even though in this growth period, the nutritional intake of school children from food must be fulfilled properly to support their development. Before you pull your hair out, find out exactly what causes children to have difficulty eating and how to deal with it properly.

What causes children to have difficulty eating?

Refusing to eat is actually a normal phase that every child will go through as well as you as a parent, including during the developmental period of children 6-9 years old.

The main reason why children do not want to eat at all is usually because they have their own "fears" about the food.

These fears can be due to the smell, shape, appearance, texture, or taste of foods that are new to them.

This condition is usually experienced by children who are just about to try new foods or have tried them but don't like them.

These concerns then make children picky eaters. As a result, the variety of children's food becomes more limited, thus affecting their nutritional adequacy.

In addition, the cause of children not wanting to eat can also be due to their appetite which often changes at this age, especially when trying new foods.

Children who do not want to eat can also be due to illness or certain medical conditions.

Here are some of the reasons why children's appetite may be lost and they may not be able to eat.

1. Children have difficulty eating due to diarrhea

If your child's appetite is usually good but suddenly becomes difficult to eat, it could be a viral or bacterial infection.

Pay attention to whether your child often goes back and forth to the toilet and complains of abdominal pain. In this condition, diarrhea could be the cause of the child's inability to eat, especially if he/she likes to snack carelessly.

2. Constipation

Constipation is the opposite of diarrhea. When a child is constipated, the frequency of bowel movements can be very infrequent and can feel uncomfortable.

In this condition, it is possible that children become more difficult to eat, even reluctant to try new types of food.

3. Eosinophilic esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a condition where white blood cells (eosinophils), which are supposed to ward off allergies, accumulate in the esophagus.

Esophagitis causes symptoms in the form of swelling of the throat, making it painful to swallow food. In the end, the child becomes reluctant to eat.

4. Food intolerance

The body of a person with food intolerance is unable to digest certain substances in food or drink, resulting in various symptoms when consuming it.

For example, abdominal pain or nausea that makes children refuse to eat at all. Various foods that can cause intolerance include lactose, wheat, and gluten.

5. Kidney and liver disorders

Various diseases that affect the function of the kidneys, liver and other organs can cause children to have difficulty eating.

Consult a doctor to find out the exact cause experienced by your child.

How to deal with children who have difficulty eating?

The approach that should be taken to help overcome the problem of children not wanting to eat can vary depending on the characteristics of the child.

If you can talk to your child comfortably, try asking them what their problem is. Also, pay attention to the child's favorite and least favorite foods.

When your child is reluctant to eat, he/she may be bored with the daily food or indeed have his/her own complaints.

In general, here are tips that you can do to handle children who have difficulty eating.

1. Give food in small portions but often

Giving your child a large portion of food when he/she is having difficulty eating will certainly make him/her only able to eat in small portions.

Instead of having to serve large portions of food that are not finished, try to give small portions of food that are not excessive but quite frequent.

Give some space between each meal. That way, your child will feel when they are hungry and when they are full and the portion of food is more appropriate when meal time arrives.

2. Establish regular meal times

You should get your child used to eating three meals a day for main meals and two snacks between main meals.

Launching from Mayo Clinic, it is recommended that you feed your child on schedule. If your child is too tired, he/she may choose to sleep and refuse to eat.

This makes it difficult to eat. For this method to be effective, ask everyone in the house or who takes care of your child to apply this routine to the child.

3. Serve food with an attractive appearance

Tweaking the food presentation can also be a way to overcome children who have difficulty eating.

Try giving your child a plate of food with an interesting appearance. For example, serve rice in the shape of a face, then use vegetables and side dishes as sweeteners.

Get creative in your own way to find an interesting look on your child's plate. This method can also be applied when the child is sick and does not want to eat at all.

4. Vary the food with different flavors

Sometimes, children do not want to eat because they are bored with the taste of one food and want to try other new flavors of food.

The more variety of food your child eats, the more nutrients they will get.

However, never promise sweets to your child as a reward. This will reduce the child's interest in foods other than sweets.

5. Vary with your child's favorite foods

When your child is sick and does not want to eat, you can provoke his appetite by giving him his favorite foods.

Mix his/her favorite food with other types of food so that the child's nutritional intake is more diverse.

6. Avoid giving drinks during meals

Children often drink in the middle of the meal because they are thirsty. In fact, most drinking actually makes their stomach bloated so they only eat a little.

From now on, you should limit the amount of water your child can drink during meals as a way to overcome children's eating difficulties.

If you want to drink, give them a drink before eating and only drink again in large quantities after the food is finished.

7. Introduce new foods slowly

Sometimes, children have difficulty eating because they are not too familiar with the food you serve.

If you want to introduce new foods, try to do it gradually. Introduce it in small amounts first and then proceed to a rather large portion.

Immediately giving new foods in large portions can make children reluctant to eat them, especially if they don't like the look, texture, or aroma.

8. Engage children in interesting ways

Various interesting activities related to food can be a good idea as a way to overcome the problem of children's inability to eat. For example as follows.

Inviting children to play with girls' toys such as cooking.

Invite children to prepare food together.

Invite your child to help you with shopping and let him choose the food he wants.

In addition to being fun, these ways also help you to introduce the world of food to your child, so that he will be interested in trying it.

9. Eat with your child's friends

Another way that you can also try to overcome children who have difficulty eating is to invite some of their friends to the house to eat together.

This is because your child will usually eat more when they are with their friends.

Usually, when eating with friends, they become more excited. Especially if your child's friends can finish their food.

10. Make mealtime as comfortable as possible

Keep your child away from the television, pets, and toys while eating to help them focus. Don't get angry or force your child to eat because it can make them lose their appetite.

Let your child pick up his own food with his hands if he wants to. This gives him the opportunity to learn different textures of food.

He will also feel more comfortable eating on his own and it is a lesson in responsibility for him.

11. Be a good role model for your child

Setting a good example can be a way to overcome children who have difficulty eating. So, before asking your child to try new foods or finish their food, set an example first.

Invite your child to sit together at the dining table, then give them the same food that other family members eat.

Tell them that the food is no less delicious than their favorite food. Keep in mind, in order for your child not to be picky about food, you also have to break the habit.

Also, tell your child that you are very happy to see them eating well. Your child will be happy to hear your praise and will be more eager to finish their food.

What should you avoid when your child is having trouble eating?

Indeed, sometimes it feels very anxious to see the habits of children who are difficult or lazy to eat.

However, you should avoid taking actions that can make your child even more difficult to eat, such as the following.

1. Forcing the child to eat

Do not force your child to finish food or try new foods if they are not ready. Forcing him/her to eat may make the Little One even more unwilling to eat.

Instead, try to keep a positive attitude towards the child's efforts. For example, by praising your child when he/she is willing to eat regularly and on time even though the portion is not too large.

2. Forcing the child to finish the food on the plate

After the child feels full, do not force him/her to finish the remaining food on his/her plate. The more forced it is, the harder it will be to eat.

It is better to give the right portion of food, not too much or too little. This method can teach children to better understand when their bodies feel hungry and full.

What are the long-term consequences if children have difficulty eating?

If the condition of the child's eating difficulty only lasts once or twice or rarely, it may not be a problem.

However, do not underestimate when your child does not want to eat for a long period of time.

This is because daily food is useful as a source of energy as well as supplying the child's daily nutritional intake.

Automatically, the condition of the Little One who has difficulty eating will certainly affect the adequacy of daily nutrients obtained, including calories.

Over time, this habit can affect and even hinder the child's growth and development process.

This is feared to interfere with the child's cognitive development and physical development.

At first, the impact of children's inability to eat may only affect their weight, whether it stays at the same number without increasing or even decreasing.

Gradually, this condition affects the child's height growth until it finally leads to the child's overall nutritional status.

It is possible that nutritional problems will arise, leading to malnutrition in children.

Don't delay in finding out what is causing the child's difficulty eating.

You can also consult your child to the doctor so that the right treatment can be given. The doctor may provide vitamins for the child.

Various things that make your child's daily eating process disturbed must be recognized as early as possible so that the underlying cause can be found immediately.

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10 Foods to Avoid when Dieting is very important

When going on a diet, you need to prepare yourself so that you can continue to be consistent and achieve the desired goals. Apart from taking the time to exercise regularly, you also need to pay attention to what you eat. One of the most common ways of dieting is a calorie deficit by controlling the various types of food consumed.

Calories are a unit of measure for energy. In general, calories can be defined as the energy needed by the body to work optimally, which can be obtained from the food and drinks we consume daily.

The amount of calories in each food varies, and each person's calorie needs also vary depending on their gender, age, and daily activities.

However, the effects of excess calories can lead to obesity and various organ damage. If you are currently on a diet program, you definitely need to reduce your daily calorie intake and keep your body active.

Well, you already know that the foods we often consume contain a lot of calories per one portion. If you're on a diet, know the following foods to avoid when dieting.

1. All kinds of crackers and chips

Although small, one cracker can contain up to 150 calories. Meanwhile, one packet of chips or the type of chips commonly found in minimarkets, contains 800 to 1000 calories.

2. Fast food

Fast food such as pizza and burgers are known to have quite high calories for one portion, which can trigger weight gain. One slice of pizza, for example, contains 270 calories.

3. Fried food

Various types of fried foods such as french fries, fried bananas, bakwan, and batagor, which are many people's favorite snacks, have quite high calories. For example, per 100 gr of fried banana has 252 calories, small fries has 360 calories, and for batagor per seed contains 58 calories.

4. Coconut milk food

Coconut milk-based foods are very closely related to the lives of us Indonesians. Opor, curry, Padang rice, and even desserts like compote are all tantalizing. But it is better to avoid or reduce the consumption of this menu while on a diet because it contains high fat.

 

5. Various sweets

Desserts and sweets are definitely in the category of foods that you should avoid while on a diet. Sweet foods have very high calories and sugar.

Just one piece of sweet martabak can contain up to 900 calories, especially if you add various toppings. Apart from martabak, other high-calorie sweet foods that we often consume and should be avoided when dieting are ice cream and birthday cakes.

6. Various sweet drinks

Apart from sugary foods, sugary drinks such as boba, bottled drinks, and sodas should also be avoided. The high sugar content in these drinks can lead to weight gain and obesity.

7. Fried rice

Fried rice is a favorite breakfast menu of most Indonesians. However, the processing of fried rice causes the rice to absorb all the oil which results in high calories and fat.

8. Instant noodles

This is another favorite for most people. Before consuming instant noodles, check the nutritional information on the back of the package. The calories contained in one packet are quite high. Start reducing, let's do it!

9. White bread

White bread combined with jam is one of the alternative choices for breakfast because it is quite practical. However, you should avoid this food while on a diet.

You can replace white bread with whole wheat bread or oats. Whole wheat bread is richer in fiber and will keep you full for longer.

10. Processed meat

Foods such as corned beef, sausages, nuggets, ham, are examples of processed meat foods. There are 172 calories in chicken sausage, 198 calories in corned beef, and 297 calories in chicken nuggets.

In addition, the processing of meat is done inappropriately and has also gone through the process of drying, fermentation, or canning. Thus, the nutrients in the meat are reduced.

Well, that's the list of 10 foods to avoid while dieting. You should avoid these foods when dieting because they have quite high calories. But still pay attention to your daily intake and nutrition, don't let the diet go too far.

It's best to stop the diet if you feel certain symptoms such as weakness and dizziness. Don't forget to always consult with an expert. Have a healthy life!

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5 Highly Nutritious Kids Lunch Recipes

 5 Highly Nutritious Kids Lunch Recipes

1. Chicken ball steak.

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of chicken breast fillet

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 1 egg

- 50 grams of farmer's sago

- salt, pepper, mushroom broth to taste

Sauce ingredients:

- 1 carrot, diced

- 1/2 corn, flattened

- 1 potato, diced

- 1/2 onion, diced

- 1 spring onion

- 3 cloves garlic, crushed

- 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water

- 4 tbsp chili sauce

- 2 tbsp tomato sauce

- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 100 ml chicken stock water

- 100 ml water

- salt and sugar

How to cook:

1. Put chicken pieces and garlic in chopper, grind until smooth.

2. Add egg, salt, pepper, mushroom stock, and farmer's sago. Grind until smooth.

3. Round the chicken balls, fry until cooked, then remove and drain.

4. Sauce: Heat 2 tbsp oil, saute garlic and onion until fragrant.

5. Add carrots, potatoes, and corn. Pour in water and stock, bring to a boil.

6. Add chili sauce, tomato sauce, sweet soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and sugar.

7. Cook until all ingredients are cooked. Thicken with cornstarch.

8. Add chicken balls, sprinkle with spring onion.

2. Soy sauce egg.

Ingredients:

- 5 eggs (fried ceplok)

- 5 shallot cloves (sliced)

- 3 garlic cloves (sliced)

- 1 spring onion (sliced)

- 7 grains cayenne pepper

- 1 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 100 ml water

- Mushroom broth

- Salt and pepper to taste

How to cook:

1. Saute two onions, add chili. Pour in water.

2. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook the egg, stir well.

3. Teriyaki sausage.

Ingredients:

- 10 pieces of beef sausage

- 1 bombay

- 3 large red chili peppers

- 3 large green chilies

- 2 large garlic cloves

- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce

- 1 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 Tbsp soy sauce

- 1/2 tbsp chili sauce

- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 1 tsp ground pepper

- 1 tbsp margarine

- salt

How to cook:

1. Wash the sausage. Cut the sausage into thirds, crimp the ends.

2. Heat margarine, sauté garlic.

3. Add sausage pieces, stir well.

4. Add about a small glass of boiled water. Add all the sauce, ground pepper, soy sauce, and salt.

5. Once the water starts to reduce, add the chili and onion pieces. Cook again until done.

4. Oyster sauce squid.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 kg fresh squid

- 1 small bombay

- 5 cloves of garlic

- 2 sliced curly red chilies

- 1 spring onion stem

- 1 lime

- 1 tbsp margarine

- 1 tsp ground pepper

- +/-3 tbsp oyster sauce

- a slice of ginger

- salt

- stock powder

How to cook:

1. Clean the squid, cut to taste, marinate with lime juice, let stand for about 30 minutes, rinse, and drain.

2. Saute the garlic slices. Add sliced onion and ginger.

3. Add squid, pour in oyster sauce, add pepper powder, salt, and stock powder. Cook until done.

4. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, remove from heat, and serve.

5. Salt pepper flour squid.

Ingredients:

- 250 grams of squid (wash then cut into rings)

- cooking oil

Marination ingredients:

- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 chicken egg

- 1 tbsp cornstarch

- 1/4 tsp salt

- 1/4 tsp pepper

Dry flour:

- 4 tbsp flour

- 2 tbsp cornstarch

- 1/2 tsp baking powder

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/4 tsp pepper

Seasoning:

- 10 garlic cloves

- 4 red curly chilies

- 3 red bird's eye chilies

- 3 stalks of spring onion

- a pinch of salt

- 1/2 tsp chicken stock powder

- 1/4 tsp pepper

- oil for stir-fry

Cooking tips:

1. Marinate the squid. Store in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

2. Coat the squid with dry batter.

3. Fry the squid until crisp. Remove and drain.

4. Mince garlic, spring onion, and chili. Sauté until fragrant.

5. Add squid. Add salt, pepper, and broth. Cook until done.(brl/tin)

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10 Best-loved Kids' Lunch Recipes

10 Best-loved Kids' Lunch Recipes

All moms want to make their kids prefer eating at home over snacks outside. Besides the priority of being healthy, clean, and economical, of course cooking is a fun activity for housewives.

Unfortunately, making children want to eat is recognized as easy to difficult. Especially during the day, many children are lazy to eat lunch and tend to be busy playing. Not to mention when the appetite is down, the little one becomes even more lazy to eat lunch.

Well to outsmart it, you can make dishes that children like and attract attention. Both in terms of food shape, how to arrange or plating, color, and most importantly about taste. Combine all the child's favorite ingredients, but don't forget to combine them with vegetables.

1. Smoked beef chicken roll.

Ingredients:

1 chicken breast fillet (cut into thin strips)

1 sheet of smoked beef

- salt

- pepper

- mushroom broth

1 tsp garlic powder

3 tbsp bread crumbs

1 egg

2 tbsp flour

How to cook:

1. Give the chicken salt, pepper, mushroom stock, and garlic powder.

2. Place smoked beef on top of chicken, roll up.

3. Dip the chicken into flour, egg, flour, egg, and breadcrumb.

4. Fry in hot oil. Turn down the heat when it looks a little dry. Cut into appetizing pieces.

2. Saute the onion sausage.

Ingredients:

* 7 sausage sticks, cut into 3

* 1 onion, sliced

* 1 garlic, crushed

* 2 tbsp tomato sauce

* 2 tbsp chili sauce

* 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

 oil for sautéing

How to cook:

1. Saute the onion.

2. Add sausage, stir well for 2 minutes.

3. Add sauce, stir well.

4. Cook for about 2 minutes.

3. Beef rib soup.

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of beef ribs (wash and drain)

- water to taste

- 1 liter of water

- 1 potato (peel, wash, and cut)

- 1 carrot (peel, wash, and cut)

- 1/2 onion

- 1/4 nutmeg powder

- 1/2 tomato, washed and cut

- 1 green onion, sliced

- 1 celery stalk, cut

Ground spices:

- 3 garlic cloves

- 1/2 tsp peppercorns

How to cook:

1. Bring the beef rib pieces to a boil. Remove and set aside.

2. Boil the ribs again with water until cooked and tender.

3. Saute onion and spices until fragrant.

4. Add stir fry and ground nutmeg to rib stew.

5. Add potatoes and carrots. Add salt and mushroom stock and cook until done.

6. Add tomatoes, spring onions, and celery.

4. Chicken katsu.

Ingredients:

- chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced

Marination ingredients:

- salt

- bouillon powder

- ground pepper to taste

Coating Ingredients:

- 2 tbsp cornstarch

- 1 egg, beaten well

- panir flour

Curry ingredients:

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped

- 1 medium potato, diced

- 1 medium carrot, diced

- 3 tbsp curry powder

- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with a little water

- water to taste

How to cook:

1. Katsu: Marinate chicken pieces with seasoning. Store in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

2. Dredge chicken in cornstarch, dip in beaten egg. Repeat for a few times, then coat the chicken with panir flour while pressing.

3. Fry until cooked.

4. Curry: Saute garlic and onion. Add potatoes and carrots. Pour in water and curry powder. Stir well and cook until vegetables are tender. Add cornstarch solution and cook until thick.

5. Kimlo soup.

Ingredients:

- 1 lower thigh (boiled, shredded, leave the bone for stock)

- 15 tekwan seeds

- 30 grams of sedap malam flowers, steeped and drained

- 50 grams ear mushrooms, steamed and sliced

- 50 grams of rice noodles, boiled and drained

- 5 sliced fish balls

- 1 carrot sliced into rounds

- 1 celery leaf

- 1 stalk of spring onion

- 1.5 liters of chicken broth left over from cooking

- mushroom broth to taste

- salt

- sugar to taste

Ground spices:

- 3 cloves garlic

- 1/2 tsp round pepper

- 1/4 tsp nutmeg

How to cook:

1. Saute the ground spices.

2. Heat the water from the chicken stew. Add the spice paste.

3. Add tekwan seeds, meatballs, mushrooms, sedap malam, and carrots. Cook until boiling.

4. Add mushroom broth, sugar, and salt.

5. Add rice noodles, spring onions, and celery.

6. Cheese omelette fried rice.

Ingredients:

- 1 plate of slightly dry cooked rice

- 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1 tsp soy sauce

- 100 gram minced chicken

- 2 mustard greens, finely chopped

- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- cooking oil for stir-frying

- cheese for topping

Omelette ingredients:

- 1 egg

- 50 ml water

- 1 tbsp flour

- 1/4 tsp salt

Seasoning ingredients:

- 2 garlic cloves

- 2 cloves shallot

- 1/2 tsp salt

How to cook:

1. Combine egg with salt and water, stir until fluffy. Add flour, stir until the dough comes together completely.

2. Heat a Teflon pan on low heat, cook the omelette until cooked. Keep cooking the omelette on low heat. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté spice paste until fragrant. Add in chicken and stir fry until cooked.

4. Stir-fry the rice until the spices are well blended. Add chopped mustard greens, scallions, sweet soy sauce, soy sauce and stir fry again until smooth. Lift it up.

5. Mold the rice into a square shape, wrap it using the finished omelette.

7. Grilled salmon.

Ingredients:

- 1 piece of salmon fillet

- 1 lemon

- olive oil

- fresh lettuce leaves

- 1/4 tsp fine salt

- 1/4 tsp ground pepper

How to cook:

1. Marinate the fish with lemon juice, salt and ground pepper. Let it sit for about 3 minutes.

2. Fry the fish over medium heat until cooked through.

8. Butter soy sauce chicken.

Ingredients:

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce

- 1 chicken tail

- 3 tablespoons margarine

- 75 grams onion (sliced)

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons English/Worcestershire sauce

- 3 spring onions (cut into 4 cm lengths)

- 1 teaspoon lime juice

- Cooking oil to taste

Ground spices:

- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 teaspoon salt

How to cook:

1. Marinate the chicken meat with spices. Fry until cooked. Drain the oil.

2. Saute the onion until wilted, then add the ground spices.

3. Once the stir fry is fragrant, add English soy sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and sweet soy sauce.

4. Add the fried chicken, then cook until the spices are absorbed.

5. Lastly, add the spring onion. Stir until wilted.

9. Chicken wings with butter.

Ingredients:

- 20 chicken wings, cut into 3 pieces

Sauce ingredients:

- 6 garlic cloves, crushed

- 5 tbsp tomato sauce

- 5 tbsp honey

- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 2 tbsp chili sauce

- 2 ginger segments, crushed

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1 tsp oyster sauce

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp ground pepper

Butter rice ingredients:

- 300 grams rice

- 4 tbsp butter

- 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped

How to cook:

1. Mix the wings with soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, tomato sauce, chili sauce, honey, salt, ground pepper, garlic, and ginger. Mix well and let stand for 60 minutes.

2. Bake the chicken for 25 minutes at 130 degrees Celsius.

3. Butter rice: Saute garlic, add rice until cooked.

4. Serve chicken wings with butter rice.

10. Pokcoy in oyster sauce.

Ingredients:

- 5 pieces of pokcoy

- 2 pieces of tofu, cut

- 5 cloves minced garlic

- 3 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water

- a little sesame oil

- salt

- sugar

- mushroom flavoring

- ground pepper

How to cook:

1. Clean the pokcoy, remove the ends, boil, then drain.

2. Fry the tofu until crisp.

3. Saute the garlic. Pour in oyster sauce and cornstarch solution, mix well.

4. Add in fried tofu. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and mushroom flavoring. Cook until boiling.

5. Pour the soup over the vegetables. Sprinkle with dried garlic.

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List of Foods to Increase Children's Height

 List of Foods to Increase Children's Height

Apart from genes, children's height is also influenced by their daily diet. So, what are the foods that increase children's height? Check here for more details.

A child's height is closely related to the genetic condition of the parents. This means that children born to parents with optimal height have a greater potential to experience the same condition. 

However, apart from genes, daily food intake also plays an important role in a child's height growth. 

Some of the nutrients that mainly contribute to height include protein, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus. All these nutrients must be consumed in a balanced manner for optimal benefits. 

Here are some of the ingredients of height-enhancing foods that parents can serve:

1. Eggs 

Eggs are known for their protein content. Not only that, eggs are rich in various other micronutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B, and iron.

All of these ingredients make eggs a good food to increase children's height. Parents can serve various variations of processed eggs, ranging from omelettes to omelets.

2. Chicken Meat 

100 grams of chicken meat contains 27 grams of protein. Various other nutrients in it, such as iron and magnesium, are also important for children's height growth. 

Therefore, serve chicken meat for your child's daily menu. It can be grilled, made into chicken soup, chicken meatballs, and so on. 

3. Green Vegetables 

Green vegetables are of course included in the group of foods that increase children's height. Some types of green vegetables in question, such as broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and beans.

These green vegetables contain vitamin A which is important for protein synthesis. Meanwhile, the vitamin K present in them can increase bone density.

4. Soybeans

Your child has an allergy to chicken and eggs? Parents can replace the intake with soybeans. 

Soy is a height-supporting food for children that is no less delicious and useful. 

Given that soybeans have a source of protein that can be processed together with other vegetables to meet the daily nutritional needs of the child. This also helps to realize the optimal height of the child.

5. Grains

The whole grains food group contains iron, protein, and B vitamins. All of these nutrients play an important role in optimizing growth and development and body metabolism.

If you want your child to gain height rapidly, make sure to serve a menu consisting of whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, pasta, and cereals.

6. Edamame 

One of the best foods for children's height is edamame. Behind its small size, the benefits are huge! 

In one cup of edamame, there are almost 100 grams of calcium which is certainly very good for optimizing height. Not only that, edamame also contains complete essential amino acids. 

7. Broccoli 

Did you know that green vegetables like broccoli are also high in calcium? Therefore, broccoli can be a good food to support children's height. 

If the child does not like broccoli, parents can outsmart it by steaming it, sautéing it in olive oil, or serving it with the child's favorite food (e.g. potatoes). 

8. Kale 

Not only broccoli, kale is also high in calcium content so it is included as a height-increasing food for children. 

If your child is not fond of this food, parents can serve kale in other dishes such as eggs or omelets.

1. Bananas

Bananas are a good source of energy for children. This yellow-skinned fruit is rich in calcium, which is beneficial for strengthening bones. In addition, bananas are high in minerals, which are good for gaining muscle mass. 

Bananas can be consumed in many ways. They can be made into milkshake mixes, fruit salads, creamy desserts, or eaten straight after peeling the skin.

10. Cow's Milk 

Of course, parents already know that milk is an important part of a child's height growth. This is because milk contains calcium, vitamin D, and protein. 

To be able to experience the benefits of milk, make sure your child is not allergic to cow's products. Also, avoid giving cow's milk to children who are lactose intolerant.  

11. Yoghurt 

Another food that can be served to make children taller quickly, is none other than yogurt. 

Yoghurt is known for its probiotic content that can keep the gut healthy. 

It is also rich in vitamin D as well as calcium, which is good for healthy and strong bone growth.

These are some of the height-enhancing foods that parents can give to their children. 

To optimize the benefits, make sure to provide the right stimulation according to the child's age. 

If parents have questions about children's height, please consult further with the doctor through the online service Tanya Dokter. #KeepYourHealth and family by reading other health information on the KlikDokter application.

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Pregnant Women Should Not Drink These 10 Drinks

 10 Drinks Pregnant Women Should Not Drink

* Pregnant women need to pay attention to the types of drinks they consume very carefully for the health of the developing fetus.

Here, there are ten types of drinks that pregnant women should avoid to maintain a healthy pregnancy. From coffee to alcoholic beverages, let's take a look at what not to drink during pregnancy.

1. Coffee and Highly Caffeinated Beverages

However, the decision to reduce caffeine consumption needs to be balanced with the energy needs of pregnant women. If you still want to enjoy a cup of coffee, it is advisable to choose a low-caffeine variant or limit the amount of consumption. 

Also, pay attention to hidden sources of caffeine such as soft drinks or chocolate. It is important to always consult with medical personnel so that you can live your pregnancy with a healthy lifestyle. 

Replacing caffeinated drinks with water, fresh fruit juices and milk can also be a good alternative. To maintain maternal and fetal health during pregnancy.

2. Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol can cause birth defects and developmental problems in babies. There is no safe amount of alcohol to consume during pregnancy. 

Therefore, alcoholic beverages should be avoided completely. It is important for pregnant women to understand. That alcohol consumption during this period can have a serious impact on the health and future of the growing child in the womb. 

While the temptation may be there, the safety of the baby should be the top priority. The various risks associated with alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Emphasizing the importance of avoiding alcohol completely for the well-being of both the mother and the baby.

3. Soft Drinks and Sugary Drinks

Soft drinks and sugary drinks are high in added sugar, especially in the form of fructose and high-fructose corn syrup. Excessive consumption of these sugars can cause health problems in pregnant women, such as gestational diabetes or an increased risk of obesity. 

Therefore, you should choose water as your main drink, as it does not contain any calories or added sugar. Replacing soft drinks with water can also help maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. 

Also avoid other sugary drinks such as fruit drinks that contain a lot of sugar. Awareness of the adverse effects of added sugar in beverages can help pregnant women make healthier choices. For their well-being and that of their unborn baby.

4. Fruit Juices that are High in Sugar

Although fruit juices contain nutrients, some types of juices are high in sugar. Excess sugar can lead to unhealthy weight gain and blood sugar problems. It is better to consume whole fruits rather than juices that contain a lot of sugar.

5. Certain Herbal Teas

Herbal teas have a variety of benefits, but not all are safe for pregnant women. Some types of herbal tea, such as sage tea and peppermint tea, can cause uterine contractions and the risk of miscarriage. Consult your doctor before consuming herbal teas during pregnancy.

6. Energy Drinks 

Energy drinks are high in caffeine and sugar, which can cause a temporary surge of energy and then sudden fatigue. This combination is not good for the health of pregnant women. It is best to avoid energy drinks.

7. Young coconut water that is not guaranteed to be clean

Fresh young coconut water can be a refreshing drink, but if its hygiene is not guaranteed, it can cause infections that are dangerous for pregnant women. Make sure the young coconut water you consume is safe and clean.

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8. Bottled Beverages Containing BPA 

BPA is a chemical commonly found in plastic packaging. BPA can leak into drinks and potentially disrupt hormones in the body. Opt for bottled beverages that are free of BPA to avoid unnecessary risks.

9. Cold Drinks from Vending Machine

Cold drinks served through vending machines may not always be kept clean. Poor hygiene can lead to infections and indigestion. It's best to avoid drinks from vending machines during pregnancy.

10. Drinks with Unknown Herbal Additions 

Some drinks contain added herbs or natural ingredients that may not be suitable for pregnant women. Unknown ingredients can risk causing allergic reactions or other health problems. Make sure you know the ingredients in the drink before consuming it.

Maintaining a proper diet and beverage consumption is very important during pregnancy. Avoid drinks that could potentially harm the fetus and your health as a pregnant woman. 

If you have any doubts about the safety of a drink, always consult your doctor before consuming it.

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5 Nutritious Recipes for Pregnant Women, Practical and Delicious

 5 Nutritious Recipes for Pregnant Women, Practical and Delicious

Maintaining and controlling food intake during pregnancy is something that must be prioritized.

The reason is, whatever pregnant women consume will affect the health of themselves and the fetus in the womb. Therefore, pregnant women need to be careful in choosing food intake. 

To avoid bad risks, pregnant women must maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Choosing nutritious food is a simple example.

Well, here Popmama.com reviews about nutritious cooking recipes for pregnant women. Apparently, there are some dishes that should be consumed according to trimester, you know.

What are the food recipes? Check out in this review!

1. Nutritious cooking recipes for pregnant women in the first trimester

The first trimester is an important time to prepare for fetal development. It requires food intake that can strengthen the placenta organ.

Some food categories that should be consumed during the early trimester:

Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach, broccoli, mustard greens, and asparagus.

Fruits high in vitamin C.

Whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, cereals, and fiber-rich pasta.

Salmon, eggs, and so on.

An easy-to-make salmon fish team is a great dish to try. This menu includes nutritious cooking recipes for pregnant women.

Ingredients:

200 ml water

5 cloves of garlic

3 celery leaves

1 lime

1 ginger segment, thinly sliced

1 lemongrass stick

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon fish oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Salmon fish cut into pieces

How to cook:

Wash salmon and squeeze lime juice, let stand 5 minutes.

Put the salmon in the pot.

Add water, garlic, scallions, ginger and lemongrass.

Add all the spices.

Heat the steam appliance.

Put the pot with salmon and other ingredients.

Cook until done.

2. Nutritious cooking recipes for pregnant women in the second trimester

In the second trimester of pregnancy, the fetus must have developed, the mother also gained weight.

Pregnant women need nutrients that are high in iron, such as chickpeas, red meat, eggs, whole wheat bread, and so on. In addition, the intake of omega 3 fatty fish is also highly recommended.

To fulfill these nutrients, try this nutritious cooking recipe for pregnant women. With eggs as the main ingredient, this dish is easy to make and tastes delicious.

Egg and vegetable omelette ingredients:

2 chicken eggs

50 gr lean beef (optional)

Sliced mustard greens

Finely grated carrot

2 cloves of garlic

1 spring onion stem

2 large red chili peppers

1 tbsp cornstarch

Ground pepper

Mushroom broth

How to cook:

1 Beat the egg with the cornstarch.

2 Stir in the crushed garlic, pepper, and salt.

3 Add scallions and red chili.

4 Add the vegetables and minced beef.

5 Stir all the ingredients until combined.

6 Prepare a wok, add a little cooking oil.

7 Once hot, add the omelette batter.

8 Use low heat.

9 Don't forget to flip the other side so that the omelette is cooked evenly.

10 When cooked, remove from heat and serve.

3. Nutritious cooking recipes for pregnant women in the third trimester

Towards the third trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women will get tired easily because the stomach has grown. Avoid drinking caffeine and chocolate so that sleeping habits are not disturbed.

The intake in this trimester is actually not much different. Make sure pregnant women consume green vegetables, meat, salmon, kidney beans, peas, almonds, and so on. In addition, fulfill vitamin A and fiber with sweet potatoes. 

A nutritious cooking recipe for pregnant women that can be tried is red bean soup.

Ingredients that need to be prepared:

Red beans about 150 grams

Chicken thigh

2 carrots, cut to taste

2 tomatoes, cut into large pieces

3 celery leaves

2 stalks of spring onion

1 tsp sugar

7 cloves of garlic

1/2 tbsp pepper

Salt and mushroom stock

Cooking steps:

1 Boil the kidney beans until cooked.

2 Let it stand for 30 minutes.

3 Then, cook the kidney beans again.

4 Add the crushed garlic, sugar, and chicken.

5 Add the carrots.

6 Add mushroom stock.

7 Stir in tomatoes, spring onions, and celery leaves.

4. Recipes for nutritious dishes for pregnant women with green vegetables

In order to fulfill fiber and iron nutrition, pregnant women can make recipes with green vegetables as the main ingredient. Stir-fried broccoli is a nutritious recipe for pregnant women.

The ingredients are easy to find. Without a complicated cooking process, the food menu is already delicious. 

To enrich the nutrition, other vegetables and protein sources can be added.

Ingredients needed to make broccoli stir fry:

Broccoli, cut into pieces

Carrots, cut to taste

Shrimp or chicken 

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 tomato, cut into slices

1/2 onion, chopped

Salt

Ground white pepper

Oyster sauce

Cooking steps:

1 Prepare a wok and add some cooking oil.

2 Sauté garlic until fragrant.

3 Add tomato, shrimp or chicken.

4 Stir for a while.

5 Add a little water and season with pepper.

6 Add oyster sauce.

7 Add carrots and cook until slightly cooked.

8 Add broccoli and onion.

9 Cook until done and stir-fry broccoli can be eaten.

5. Recipes for nutritious dishes for pregnant women that are practical

A nutritious cooking recipe for pregnant women that is no less delicious is cah spinach. 

Spinach itself is a type of green vegetable that is good for pregnant women. The content of iron, folate, and calcium can improve fetal development and strengthen the mother's womb.

Ingredients of cah spinach:

Spinach

Tomatoes

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

½ tsp cornstarch (dissolve with a little water)

½ onion

Oyster sauce

Cooking oil

Water

Salt and ground pepper to taste

How to cook:

1 Prepare a wok and add a little cooking oil.

2 Saute the garlic and onion.

3 Add the spinach.

4 Add a little water.

5 Add oyster sauce.

6 Add cornstarch solution to thicken.

7 Wait until cooked.

8 Cah spinach is ready to serve.

These nutritious recipes for pregnant women are easy to practice at home. Besides being practical, the menu contains many nutrients needed by mothers and fetuses. Come on, try the recipe at home!

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5 Recipes for Children's Favorite Stews for 2-3 Years Old

 5 Recipes for Children's Favorite Stews for 2-3 Years Old

Starting at the age of 1 year, the Little One can consume food eaten by adults. However, salt and sugar levels still need to be considered in the feeding of children until 2 years old.

At this age, usually the Little One has begun to skillfully eat solid food. The presentation of food can already be given in combination, Mommy.

Starting from main meals, side dishes, vegetables and snacks, all can be given with a variety of variations. In addition to keeping children from getting bored, food variety is also very important for children to recognize new flavors. Foods that use the basic ingredients of wheat flour milk, coconut milk, butter cheese can already be given at this age stage.

Gravy Food Recipes for Kids

Well, here are recipes for soupy foods that can be used as a reference for the Little One's diet, summarized from the book Say Yes to 100 Homemade MPASI by Ridha Innatika, Collection of MPASI Recipes by Carolina Ratri, and Various Variations of MPASI Recipes for Little One by Fera Darmayanti.

1. Pasta Meat Soup

Ingredients:

25 grams of ground beef (try to choose the tender part, such as tenderloin)

25 grams of white tofu, cut into small pieces

25 grams carrot, roughly chopped

1 tomato, seeded

Onion, finely chopped

50 grams of pasta or macaroni

250 ml stock water

Margarine for sautéing to taste

How to make:

Boil the ground beef, carrots, pasta or macaroni, and white tofu in the stock water.

Meanwhile, saute the chopped onions in margarine until cooked.

Then put the sautéed onion into the boiled broth.

Next, add the tomatoes and cook until the meat is cooked and the pasta is soft.

Pour into a baby bowl and serve warm.

2. Meat Dumpling Soup

Ingredients:

12 pieces of wonton skin

100 grams of beef, ground

1 spring onion, sliced

1 tsp sesame oil

8 grams anchovies

1 ltr water

4 stalks kale

Salt to taste

How to make:

Mix ground beef scallions, salt, and sesame oil.

Put the mixture into dumpling skins then fold and seal with water. 

After that, boil anchovies and salt. Stir continuously until smooth.

Add the dumplings and kale. Cook until done Remove and serve warm.

3. Fish Ball Soup

Ingredients:

Prepared fish balls 

Blanched edamame

Minced garlic

Water to taste

Celery leaves

Broth powder

Mushroom stock or any stock

How to make:

Saute garlic with any oil until fragrant.

Add broth and water to taste. Then add fish balls, edamame, and broth powder.

Cook until done then add celery leaves. Remove from heat. 

Serve with soft rice.

4. Tomyum Gravy Porridge

Ingredients:

4 tbsp white rice

18 small shrimps (grated frozen)

2 pieces chopped pokcoy

1 tbsp chopped tomato

1 clove grated garlic

1 clove grated shallot 1/2 tsp grated candlenut

1/2 tsp ground tuna stock

Shredded lemongrass

Orange leaf

Bay leaf

Boiled water

Salt to taste (optional)

Canola oil

How to make porridge:

Put the rice into the SC.

Add 250ml boiled water, set timer for 2 hours.

How to make tomyum soup:

Heat a wok, pour canola oil, stir-fry baput, bamer, and candlenut.

Add prawns, lemongrass, bay leaves, and lime leaves.

Add pokcoy and tomato, add 150ml boiled water. Cook until boiling.

Add stock powder and salt. Cook until the water shrinks slightly.

Set bay leaves, lemongrass and lime leaves aside.

5. Tofu Meatball Gravy

Ingredients:

2 small pieces of tofu, cut diagonally to form 2 triangular pieces

200 ml meat stock water

1 tbsp onion

35 g chicken, finely chopped 1 tsp spring onion, thinly sliced

1 tsp fried shallots, finely chopped

1 tsp thinly sliced spring onion

1 tbsp dry fried onion, crushed

2 tbsp starch

2 tbsp egg white

1 tsp grated carrot

How to make:

Scrape out some of the tofu filling, making a 1 cm deep hole.

Mix chicken meat, scallions, shallots, starch, and egg. Mix well.

Put the mixture into the tofu hole. Steam until cooked for 20 minutes.

Tofu sauce saute olive oil, onion, scallion until fragrant.

Add the stock water. Cook until boiling. Serve the tofu with the gravy while warm.

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