4 Nutritious Recipes for a Balanced Diet with Organic and Healthy Ingredients

Maintaining excellent health requires eating a balanced, healthful diet. A healthy, balanced diet incorporated into our daily routine is a terrific approach to making sure we are giving our bodies the nutrition they require. We at R-K Foodie File will be sharing some delectable and wholesome recipes that promote a balanced diet. We will go through the benefits of adding Chinese hot and sour soup with tofu and mushrooms, Japanese sushi rolls with avocado and cucumber, and Chicken Teriyaki with steaming veggie rice to a balanced diet.

* Avocado and Cucumber: The Fusion Journey in         Japanese Sushi

Avocado and Cucumber: The Fusion Journey in Japanese Sushi

Sushi is a classic Japanese dish that has gained popularity all over the world. Sushi rolls, also known as maki rolls, are produced by wrapping sheets of nori seaweed around sushi rice and various fillings. Avocado and cucumber are popular vegetarian filler options that lend a delightful and nutritious twist to this well-known recipe.

The full recipe of Japanese Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Cucumber:

Ingredients:

i.                     2 cups rice for sushi

ii.                   2 and 1/4 cup water

iii.                 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

iv.                 2 tablespoons sugar

v.                   1 teaspoon salt

vi.                 4 nori seaweed sheets

vii.                1 finely sliced avocado

viii.              1 finely sliced cucumber

ix.                  Serving Soy Sauce

x.                   Ginger pickled for serving

xi.                  Wasabi for garnishing

Instructions:

 

Rinse the sushi rice with cold water until it is clear. Drain and combine with 2 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions.

Warm the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Place aside to cool.

Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes to cool.

Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the rice and mix gently with a spatula.

Lay out a sheet of nori seaweed or a piece of plastic wrap.

Cover the nori seaweed with a thin layer of sushi rice, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Arrange avocado and cucumber slices over the middle of the rice.

Roll the sushi tightly, starting at the bottom and rolling upwards, with the sushi mat or plastic wrap.

Repeat with the remaining nori seaweed sheets and ingredients.

Sushi rolls should be cut into bite-sized pieces.

Serve with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce.

 Enjoy these delicious and nutritious Japanese sushi rolls with avocado and cucumber as a part of balanced and healthy food.

* Chicken teriyaki with steamed vegetable rice:

Chicken teriyaki with steamed vegetable rice

Chicken teriyaki is a popular Japanese dish that dates back to the 17th century. The meal was invented by Japanese chefs who grilled fish in a sweet soy sauce glaze, but it was later expanded to include chicken. It is now a popular dish among food fans all over the world and is frequently served in Japanese restaurants.

Full Recipe of Chicken Teriyaki with Steamed Vegetables and Rice:

Ingredients:

i.                     4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

ii.                   1 tablespoon soy sauce

iii.                 1 tablespoon honey

iv.                 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine from Japan)

v.                   2 tablespoons rice vinegar

vi.                 1 tablespoon sesame oil

vii.                1 tablespoon grated ginger

viii.              2 minced garlic cloves

ix.                  2 cups mixed veggies (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and so forth)

x.                   2 cups white rice, cooked

Instructions:

 

Combine the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

Allow the soy sauce mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, steam the vegetables until they are soft.

Serve the chicken teriyaki over a bed of steamed rice with vegetables on the side.

 

* Chinese hot and sour soup with tofu and mushrooms:

Chinese hot and sour soup with tofu and mushrooms

Chinese hot and sour soup is a popular soup throughout the world that originated in China's Sichuan province. The soup is famous for its distinct combination of spicy and sour flavors, which are obtained by the use of ingredients such as vinegar, chili oil, and peppercorns.

Full Recipe of Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu and Mushrooms:

Ingredients:

i.                     4 cups veggie broth

ii.                   1 tablespoon soy sauce

iii.                 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

iv.                 2 tablespoons corn flour

v.                   2 tablespoons chili oil

vi.                 1 tablespoon sesame oil

vii.                2 minced garlic cloves

viii.              1-inch grated ginger

ix.                  1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

x.                   1/2 cup firm tofu, sliced

xi.                  2 beaten eggs

xii.                1/4 cup scallions, chopped

xiii.              1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

xiv.               Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

 

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot.

To the pot, add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornflour, chili oil, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir everything together and leave it to simmer for 5 minutes. 

Cook for another 5 minutes after adding the sliced mushrooms and tofu to the saucepan. 

Pour in the beaten eggs slowly while swirling the soup to form egg ribbons.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the soup hot with chopped scallions and cilantro on top.

 

 Finally, the meals listed above are delicious and nutritious options for a well-balanced diet. They each offer a distinct blend of flavors and ingredients that may be appreciated by people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

You can enjoy a range of good and nourishing foods that will keep you feeling pleased and energized throughout the day by including these dishes in your diet.