Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Instead of eating breakfast at restaurants where food safety and hygiene are questionable, housewives should prepare breakfast for the whole family at home with delicious dishes suggested below.
Pancakes
One of the quick and easy breakfast options that you can make in just a few minutes is pancakes. You can use pre-packaged pancake mix from the supermarket or try this recipe:
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and unsweetened milk until smooth, then add the egg yolks and beat until well combined. Beat the egg whites separately until fluffy, then mix them into the above mixture.
Heat a non-stick pan, slowly pour one ladle of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear, then flip the pancake (remember to lower the heat).
Sour pork noodle soup
Ingredients: 400-500g rice noodles, 100-150g minced pork shoulder, 3 tomatoes, a few sprigs of green onions, a bunch of cilantro, a pinch of tamarind (for sour soup), 1 dried shallot, cooking oil, fish sauce, seasoning powder.
Tomato and pork noodle soup is a dish that is easy to make, saves time, and is nutritious.
Instructions: Marinate the lean pork with a little fish sauce; Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges; Chop the scallions and cilantro; Peel and slice the shallots; Heat cooking oil in a pot, sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the lean pork and stir-fry. When the pork is almost cooked, add the tomatoes, stir for about 2-3 minutes, then add broth to taste.
Whole wheat bread with mixed fillings
You can buy whole-wheat bread at the supermarket along with other ingredients such as: Eggs, cucumbers, lettuce, and bacon.
You can fry the eggs and meat. Wash and chop the vegetables and cucumber. Finally, arrange all the ingredients in the middle of a whole-wheat bread roll, and you have a quick and energizing breakfast to start your day.
Beef stir-fried noodles
Ingredients: 1 bunch of broccoli stems (or other leafy greens), 300g beef, 3-4 packets of instant noodles, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, sugar, cooking oil, garlic.
Instructions: Pick the tender parts of the mustard greens and wash them thoroughly. Slice the beef thinly and marinate it with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Mix well and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes.
Soak the noodles in cold water until they soften. Heat a pan on the stove and sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the beef and stir-fry until it's cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
If you like spicy food, you can add some chili sauce to stir-fry with the noodles for a more even spicy flavor. Stir quickly for about 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
Continue by adding the broccoli to the pan and stir-fry. Then add 1/4 cup of water, stir well, and cover for 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is cooked through. Test with a knife to see if the broccoli is tender, then remove it to a plate.
Add the noodles to the pan and stir well. Then, add the beef, vegetables, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and stir well. If you like spicy food, you can add some chili sauce to stir-fry with the noodles for a more even spicy flavor. Stir quickly for about 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
Yogurt with fruit and nuts
When it comes to quick and easy breakfast options, yogurt with fruit is a must-try. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also incredibly healthy and good for your well-being.
You just need to buy a container of yogurt, add some fresh fruit like kiwi and blueberries, and nuts like almonds and oatmeal, and enjoy.
Stir-fried vermicelli with minced meat
Ingredients: 85g vermicelli noodles, 80g pork, 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust spiciness to taste), a few cloves of garlic; 1 spring onion; 1 small piece of ginger, seasonings: cooking oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt.
Instructions: Rinse the vermicelli, soak it in cold water until soft, then drain and cut it into bite-sized pieces. If you're in a hurry, you can soak the vermicelli in warm water to save time.
When the minced meat is cooked through, add 1 tablespoon of chili paste and stir-fry until the meat is evenly coated. You can increase or decrease the amount of chili paste according to your family's taste.
Wash the meat, cut it into pieces, then mince it. Peel the garlic and mince it. Peel the ginger and mince it finely. Chop the scallions, separating the white parts.
Heat a pan with about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped white part of the scallions, minced garlic, and minced ginger and sauté over medium heat until fragrant.
When the minced meat is cooked through, add 1 tablespoon of chili paste and stir-fry until the meat is evenly coated. You can increase or decrease the amount of chili paste according to your family's taste.
Add the vermicelli noodles and stir gently until they are well combined with the other ingredients. Add 160ml of hot water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes until the noodles are soft. Season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and ½ teaspoon of salt to taste. Finally, sprinkle chopped scallions on top, stir once more, and turn off the heat.
Egg porridge with minced meat
To diversify your quick and easy breakfast menu, you can cook minced meat and egg porridge with just a few simple ingredients such as: rice, minced meat, eggs, and red onion.
Wash the rice and add 1 liter of water to cook the porridge. Marinate the minced meat with salt and seasoning, then sauté the minced meat in fragrant onions. When the porridge is slightly thickened, add the sautéed minced meat. Finally, crack an egg into the hot porridge, sprinkle with some pepper and chopped scallions, and it's done.