Delicious recipes to help picky eaters overcome their children's appetites, quick and easy to make.

On hot days, children often lose their appetite and interest in meals. Stir-fried shrimp with mixed vegetables is an ideal choice to make meals more appealing to children thanks to its eye-catching colors, refreshing taste, and rich nutritional value. This dish combines fresh shrimp, carrots, sweet corn, and peas – providing sufficient protein, fiber, and vitamins, while being low in fat, making it suitable for developing children.

Ingredient

• 150g tôm tươi hoặc tôm đông lạnh
• ½ bát ngô ngọt tươi hoặc đông lạnh
• ½ bát đậu Hà Lan tươi hoặc đông lạnh
• ½ củ cà rốt
• 1 nhánh hành lá, 2 lát gừng, 2 tép tỏi
• Gia vị: muối, đường, nước cốt gà, bột năng, dầu ăn

Cách làm

Bước 1: Sơ chế nguyên liệu

• Cà rốt gọt vỏ, thái hạt lựu.
• Tôm bóc vỏ, bỏ chỉ, cắt khúc, ướp muối, tiêu, bột năng và chút dầu ăn trong 10 phút.
• Boil fresh corn until cooked, then separate the kernels (if using frozen or canned corn, let it drain).

Step 2: Blanch the vegetables

• Boil water with a little oil and salt, blanch the carrots for 1 minute, then add the corn and peas and blanch for 30 seconds.
• Remove from the water and soak in cold water, then drain.

Step 3: Stir-fry the shrimp

Heat the cooking oil, add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly until they change color. Add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Step 4: Stir-fry the mixed vegetables.

Add carrots, corn, and peas and stir well. Season with salt, sugar, and chicken broth. Dissolve cornstarch in water and pour in to thicken the sauce. Stir quickly over high heat, then turn off the heat.

finished product

This mixed vegetable and shrimp stir-fry has an eye-catching array of red, yellow, and green colors, with a fresh, sweet, and crisp flavor. The chewy shrimp and soft, crunchy vegetables will stimulate your child's appetite. This dish is rich in protein, vitamin A, lutein, and fiber, supporting children's vision, digestion, and immunity.

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