👉 Continue your week with clean and soothing Korean meals that support digestive comfort. This Tuesday's menu features soft egg custard, light kimchi fried rice, and omega-rich grilled salmon with veggies. A perfect balance of flavor and function for Crohn’s care.
👥 Target
- 🔹 Crohn’s patients needing low-irritant, nutrient-rich food
- 🔹 Anyone wanting a light yet satisfying Korean menu
📊 Tuesday Menu Overview
Meal | Dish | Calories (approx.) |
---|---|---|
Breakfast | Steamed Egg Custard with Rice | 300 kcal |
Lunch | Mild Kimchi Fried Rice (Low Spice) | 450 kcal |
Dinner | Grilled Salmon & Roasted Vegetables | 500 kcal |
Snack | Boiled Sweet Potato | 150 kcal |
Total | - | 1,400 kcal |
📝 Ingredient List
🍽️ Core Ingredients
- Eggs - 2
- Cooked white rice - 1.5 bowls (about 225g)
- Low-spice aged kimchi - 50g
- Salmon fillet - 1 piece (150g)
- Sweet potato - 1 medium (150g)
🥦 Vegetables & Sides
- Carrot - 1/4 piece
- Onion - 1/4 piece
- Zucchini - 1/4 piece
- Green onion - 1/2 stalk
🥛 Condiments
- Sesame oil - 1 tsp
- Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
- Olive oil - 1 tsp (for roasting)
🛋️ Storage Tips
- Kimchi: Keep refrigerated and choose well-fermented, not too sour or spicy.
- Salmon: Refrigerate up to 1 day or freeze if needed.
- Sweet potato: Store in a cool, dry place.
🌟 Recipe Instructions
🍽️ Breakfast - Steamed Egg Custard
- Beat 2 eggs with 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt.
- Strain for smooth texture and steam over low heat for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve warm with white rice.
🍲 Lunch - Mild Kimchi Fried Rice
- Finely chop kimchi, onion, carrot, and zucchini.
- Sauté vegetables in a non-stick pan with a small amount of sesame oil.
- Add rice and kimchi. Stir-fry gently. Add soy sauce to taste.
- Cook until rice is warm and well mixed. Top with chopped green onion.
🥗 Dinner - Grilled Salmon & Roasted Vegetables
- Season salmon lightly with salt and brush with olive oil.
- Grill or pan-sear on medium heat for 3–4 mins per side.
- Roast sliced carrots and zucchini with olive oil until tender.
🍜 Snack - Boiled Sweet Potato
- Wash and steam or boil sweet potato until soft (15–20 mins).
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
💡 Gentle Digestion Tips
- Use mild kimchi only and cook it well.
- Don’t over-fry rice to keep the texture gentle.
- Fish and egg are excellent proteins for inflamed intestines.
🙏 Wrap-Up
Feeling lighter and nourished with today’s menu? That’s the goal!
Come back tomorrow for a Wednesday plan just as gentle and satisfying. 😊
Want to check the full weekly plan?
📍 See the full 1-week Korean Crohn's meal plan (EN)