Postpartum confinement can be a hard time for many new mums.
And if you’re anything like how I was, I’m sure you’re starting to feel bored from the limited range of food in your menu right now.
So, in this article we will be showing you some confinement recipes featuring vegetable dishes.
These vegetable dishes are all safe for new mothers’ consumptions; so don’t fret!
Noni Leaf Kerabu
Ingredients
- 200 g Noni Sprouts (daun mengkudu muda)
- 3 tsp Grated coconut
- ½ Yellow Onion julienned
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Blanch noni sprouts for three to five seconds. Drain and toss.
- Slice sprouts into one-inch slices. Set aside.
- Slice yellow onions into thin slices.
- Combine noni sprout slices with yellow onion slices, grated coconut and vinegar in one bowl.
- Season with salt and sugar to taste. Mix to incorporate and serve.
Anchovy and Pennywort Kerabu
Ingredients
- 200 g Pennywort (pegaga)
- 1 Yellow onion julienned
- 3 tbsp Grated coconut
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 3 tsp Anchovies
- Cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Clean pennywort leaves and cut into one inch in length. Set aside.
- Heat up cooking oil and fry anchovies until crispy. Set aside.
- Julienne yellow onions and add into one bowl. Combine anchovies, yellow onions, pennywort, and grated coconut into one bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add salt and sugar to taste. Mix again to combine. Ready to serve.
Pennywort Kerabu
Ingredients
- Pennywort julienned
- 1 clove Garlic crushed
- 2 bulbs Shallots crushed
- 1 tsp Coarse black pepper powder
- ½ inch Ginger crushed
- 1 handful Grated coconut (white flesh only)
- Indian mackerel (Ikan kembung) steamed, take the flesh
- Tamarind juice to taste
Instructions
- Fry all the crushed ingredients in a pan until fragrant.
- Add fish meat, grated coconut, salt and some tamarind juice. Mix to combine.
- Once combined, add pennywort leaves and immediately serve.
Notes
White Radish Soup
Ingredients
- ½ Chicken
- 1 White Radish
- 2-3 bulbs Garlic
- 2-3 bulbs Shallots
- ½ inch Ginger
- 1 packet Vegetable Soup Seasoning
- 1 cube Chicken Stock
Instructions
- Thinly slice garlic, shallots, and ginger. Sauté with some cooking oil.
- In a pot, pour 3 cups plain water. Add chicken and soup seasoning and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add chicken stock cube. Season with black pepper and salt.
- Add sliced white radishes into soup and cook until ready.
- Garnish with fried shallots or Chinese leaf celeries. Ready to serve.
Mustard Leaf and Tofu Soup
Ingredients
- 2 stalks Mustard Leaves
- 2 bulbs Shallots minced
- 1 bulb Garlic minced
- 2 blocks Tofu cubed
- 2 cups Plain Water
Instructions
- Mince shallots and garlic. Add into a pan with cooking oil and fry until fragrant.
- Add water and tofu. Cook until boiling.
- Add spinach into soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
These healthy confinement recipes are so easy to make that even your non-chef spouse could make it!
Hopefully new mums can enjoy a slightly wider variety of dishes while in confinement.
Do take note of allergies or sensitivities you may have.
Have a healthy recovery, mummies!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.
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