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

  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Seasoning

  • salt

  • pepper

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Add garlic and scallions, cook until fragrant.

  3. Add eggs, scramble until just set.

  4. Stir in rice and soy sauce, mix well.

  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Hold back 1 cup of fried rice for tomorrow.

Cookโ€™s Notes:

A classic start, simple and flavorful.


Day 2: Egg and Tofu Stir-fry with Bok Choy

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 block tofu, cubed

  • 1 head bok choy, chopped

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Seasoning

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt

  • pepper

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. Add garlic, cook until fragrant.

  3. Add tofu, fry until golden.

  4. Add bok choy, cook until wilted.

  5. Add eggs, scramble until set.

  6. Mix in soy sauce, season with salt and pepper.

  7. Serve with leftover fried rice.

Cookโ€™s Notes:

Tofu adds protein and texture to this dish.


Day 3: Ginger Egg Drop Soup

Ingredients

Soup

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 inch ginger, sliced

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Seasoning

  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped

  • salt

  • pepper

Directions

  1. Bring water and ginger to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat, add soy sauce and vinegar.

  3. Slowly drizzle beaten eggs into the soup, stirring gently.

  4. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Garnish with scallions before serving.

  6. Reserve 1 cup of soup for tomorrow.

Cookโ€™s Notes:

A soothing, warming soup that’s easy to make.


Day 4: Egg and Scallion Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Seasoning

  • salt

  • pepper

Directions

  1. Mix flour, water, and eggs into a batter.

  2. Stir in scallions, season with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  4. Pour batter into pan, cook until golden on both sides.

  5. Serve with leftover egg drop soup.

Cookโ€™s Notes:

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.


Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

  • eggs โ€” 12

  • scallions โ€” 2 bunches

  • garlic โ€” 10 cloves

  • ginger โ€” 3 inches

  • soy sauce โ€” 1 cup

  • rice vinegar โ€” 1/2 cup

  • oyster sauce โ€” 1/4 cup

  • rice โ€” 4 cups

  • bok choy โ€” 2 heads

  • tofu โ€” 1 block

  • vegetable oil โ€” 1/2 cup

  • sesame oil โ€” 1/4 cup

  • sugar โ€” 2 tbsp

  • dried chili flakes โ€” 1 tbsp

  • salt โ€” to taste

  • pepper โ€” to taste


Final Notes

Enjoy a taste of Shandong with these easy and economical egg dishes.

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