4-day slide meal plan ยท Protein: eggs
Days: 4
Protein: eggs
Budget:
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Difficulty:
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Explore the flavors of Shandong with this egg-focused meal plan. Dive into Chinese home cooking with scallion, garlic, and vinegar.
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Day 1: Egg Fried Rice with Scallions and Garlic
Ingredients
Main
- 4 eggs
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1 bunch scallions, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cooked rice
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning
- salt
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pepper
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and scallions, cook until fragrant.
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Add eggs, scramble until just set.
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Stir in rice and soy sauce, mix well.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Hold back 1 cup of fried rice for tomorrow.
Cookโs Notes:
A classic start, simple and flavorful.
Day 2: Egg and Tofu Stir-fry with Bok Choy
Ingredients
Main
- 2 eggs
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1 block tofu, cubed
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1 head bok choy, chopped
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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salt
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pepper
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic, cook until fragrant.
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Add tofu, fry until golden.
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Add bok choy, cook until wilted.
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Add eggs, scramble until set.
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Mix in soy sauce, season with salt and pepper.
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Serve with leftover fried rice.
Cookโs Notes:
Tofu adds protein and texture to this dish.
Day 3: Ginger Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients
Soup
- 4 cups water
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1 inch ginger, sliced
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2 eggs
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
Seasoning
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
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salt
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pepper
Directions
- Bring water and ginger to a boil.
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Reduce heat, add soy sauce and vinegar.
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Slowly drizzle beaten eggs into the soup, stirring gently.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Garnish with scallions before serving.
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Reserve 1 cup of soup for tomorrow.
Cookโs Notes:
A soothing, warming soup that’s easy to make.
Day 4: Egg and Scallion Pancakes
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 2 eggs
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1 cup flour
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1 cup water
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1 bunch scallions, chopped
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning
- salt
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pepper
Directions
- Mix flour, water, and eggs into a batter.
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Stir in scallions, season with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Pour batter into pan, cook until golden on both sides.
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Serve with leftover egg drop soup.
Cookโs Notes:
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Combined Shopping List
Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.
- eggs โ 12
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scallions โ 2 bunches
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garlic โ 10 cloves
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ginger โ 3 inches
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soy sauce โ 1 cup
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rice vinegar โ 1/2 cup
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oyster sauce โ 1/4 cup
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rice โ 4 cups
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bok choy โ 2 heads
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tofu โ 1 block
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vegetable oil โ 1/2 cup
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sesame oil โ 1/4 cup
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sugar โ 2 tbsp
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dried chili flakes โ 1 tbsp
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salt โ to taste
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pepper โ to taste
Final Notes
Enjoy a taste of Shandong with these easy and economical egg dishes.




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