Patty's Kitchen

02/11/2026

High-Protein Vegan Deli Roll / Chả Chay Tàu Hủ Ky

Chả chay tàu hủ ky nhà làm
Chỉ với 250g tàu hủ ky khô, hành tím, tiêu, chút đường nâu và miso, hấp 2,5 tiếng là có một cây chả chay dai giòn, thơm mùi tiêu, cắt lát đẹp mắt. Mỗi lát có khoảng 11g đạm thực vật.
Chả này ăn với các loại bún chay thì ngon hơn nhiều: bún riêu chay, bún măng chay, bún mọc chay, bún thang chay, bún bò Huế chay... Cắt lát mỏng thả vào tô bún nóng, thêm rau thơm là đủ vị. Ăn kèm cơm, bánh mì hay gỏi cuốn cũng hợp.
Mọi người thử nha.
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I wouldn't call it vegan ham, because it's not ham. But it does have a pleasantly meaty, chewy texture, and it slices beautifully.
It's made from tofu skin (also sold as yuba or bean curd skin), the protein layer that forms on heated soy milk. Steamed into a dense, layered roll, it's savory and satisfying, with 11 g of plant protein per slice.

Prep: about 2 hours (mostly soaking, only about 30 minutes hands-on)
Steam: 2.5 hours
Cool: 15mins-30mins before slicingTotal: about 6 hours, mostly hands-off.
It's a great weekend meal prep.

Nutrition (per slice, about 10 slices)~120 calories | 11 g protein | 330 mg sodium
Two slices give you about 22 g of protein.
Keeps 5 to 7 days in the fridge. For longer, slice, layer with parchment and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, then steam 5 minutes or pan-sear until golden.

Ways healthier way to enjoy it :

Whole-grain sandwich with mustard, pickles, cucumber and plenty of greens.

Grain bowl: steamed or lightly seared slices over quinoa with roasted vegetables.

Mezze plate: with hummus, cucumber, tomato, olives and whole-grain crackers.

Veggie-packed stir-fry or noodle soup: slice thinly and add bok choy, mushrooms and carrots, going light on soy sauce.

Vietnamese-style: in a bánh mì loaded with pickled carrot, daikon and herbs, or with rice, fresh herbs and a big side of pickled vegetables.

Vegetarian noodles like Bún Chay.

Fresh rolls (gỏi cuốn): thin slices with lettuce, herbs and rice noodles, no frying needed.

Healthy tips:
Steam, air-fry or dry-sear in a non-stick pan instead of deep-frying.
Fill half your plate with vegetables.
Since the roll is naturally salty, use low-sodium soy sauce or a lime-and-chili dip instead of salty sauces.
Stick to 2 slices per serving, which gives you about 22 g of protein.
Contains soy. Yuba is naturally gluten-free, but check your miso label, as some contain barley. It's salty by nature, so enjoy in moderation if you watch your sodium.



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29/10/2026

The kitchen can quietly eat your time. Let's take it back.

Cooking from scratch is a joy, but the prep is where the hours disappear: peeling, chopping, grinding, cleaning, and then doing it all again tomorrow.

So let's prep smarter.

Garlic, onion, ginger, chili, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Whatever you reach for most, prep it once.
Store everything in small labeled cups, ready to grab.

The result? Less chopping, less cleanup, and more time to actually enjoy cooking and eating together.

Next video: a peek at my favorite spice and herb collection and how I keep it organized.

How much time do you lose on kitchen prep every day?


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28/10/2026

28/10/2026

Want some comfort balance meals with carbs, lean protein and veggies? 🍜 Go for Chicken - Udon- baby broccoli
Chewy udon noodles, tender chicken, fresh broccolini and carrots, all tossed in a savoury, slightly spicy sauce. Hearty enough to comfort you, balanced enough to keep you feeling good. 😋
Quick to cook, easy to love, and perfect for lunch !

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27/10/2026

Cranberry Shot: Tart, Simple, Good for You
I simmer fresh cranberries just until they pop, about 5 to 8 minutes. Then I mash them into a bright red sauce.
Cook briefly: This keeps the polyphenols (PACs and anthocyanins) and some vitamin C.
I wait until it cools to warm, then stir in about 1 teaspoon honey. Heat damaged Honey’s benefit and also most Vitamin C . A squeeze of orange or lime adds back some vitamin C if you care.

Why I drink it ?
Rich in antioxidants.
Supports urinary tract health.
Manganese and low in sugar when you keep the honey light.

How I drink it ?
A small shot of 30 to 60 ml, once a day, after a meal. I rinse my mouth with water afterward because it's acidic. Keeping the pulp and skins in gives you fiber, including pectin, a soluble fiber. Fiber supports digestion, keeps you full longer, helps slow sugar absorption, and feeds your good gut bacteria. Personally I don’t like chunky skins in the shot so I skip it .
Freezing raw cranberries keeps almost all of their vitamin C, because there's no heat. Blend them with: Banana natural sweetness, Yogurt and Chia seeds(let them soak a few minutes first if you prefer).
Add Cocoa powder or cinnamon for flavor and blend into a smoothie.
Cranberries are high in oxalates, so go easy if you're prone to kidney stones. If you take blood thinners like warfarin, check with your doctor first.
Cranberries also have a compound called PACs that may make it harder for bacteria to stick to the bladder wall. People who get UTIs again and again often drink them to help prevent it, but they're not a replacement for medicine.

Keep the cooked sauce in a closed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Small berry, big benefits.

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06/10/2026

You can't cheat your way to anything real. Take a chestnut. It's quiet, steady, and gives you actual fuel instead of some cheap sugar spike that leaves you crashing twenty minutes later.

Choose something that nourishes you, something with real substance.

Chestnuts offer slow‑release energy, gentle sweetness, magnesium, and grounding warmth, the kind of chemistry that steadies the mind and anchors the body.

But try eating one without doing the work. You can't. You have to learn to deal with it correctly, and only then can you open the shell and taste what's inside.
Staying behind a screen, guessing, comparing, analyzing from a safe distance is passive consumption disguised as curiosity.
Observation without engagement produces no understanding,no real data, only recycled assumptions.

Depth does not reveal itself to the spectator.
It belongs exclusively to those who step out of the shadows, who engage with reality directly.
The richest flavor is reserved for those who participate, not for those who only watch from the bottom of the chestnut tree.

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06/10/2026

The Non-Training Morning Bowl- Metabolic Stability Over Carbs.

Not every morning requires a heavy, carb & protein loaded breakfast. If you are having a low-activity day, working at your desk, or focusing on metabolic flexibility, this is your blueprint.
If you're heading straight into a heavy workout, this is not your meal, you need glycogen for that! This is for the slow mornings where you want steady, fat-burning focus.

-2 Poached Eggs: Complete amino acids and rich, sustained energy.
-Instead of chasing high protein like Greek yogurt, Bulgarian yogurt invites a deliberate gut-healing, probiotic-dense morning ritual.
-Fresh Berries: Just a few raspberries and blackberries for antioxidants without the sugar spike.
-A Touch of Olive Oil & Mixed Nuts: Healthy fats for prolonged satiety.
Zero Sugar Crashes: Keeps insulin flat and your mind sharp.

Fats and proteins trigger hormones that keep you full for hours, perfect for rest days or low-intensity routines.

Save this for your next calm, non-training morning!

04/10/2026

As the season slows down, our bodies ask for the same. Fall invites us to ground ourselves, simplify, and nourish in a way that supports both physical and mental well‑being. When you cook only once a day, every ingredient must work harder, not just to feed you, but to protect your time, your clarity, and your calm.

With just one pumpkin as the main ingredient, you can create four dishes in a simple 1–2 hour prep. You invest your energy once, and you receive stability, nourishment, and peace for the rest of the day.
You can be the most important person on the planet, but if you’re drained and disconnected, it’s not a win. A win is having the energy to live well, the clarity to be present, the calm to breathe, and the nourishment that supports you from the inside out.

And that nourishment begins with simple, intentional food. Pumpkin is one of autumn’s most powerful ingredients, rich in beta‑carotene, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants that ground your body, steady your digestion, calm your nervous system, and ease inflammation.

In my future classes, the recipes are only the doorway. The real message is helping people change the way they eat for the better, to simplify their routines, protect their energy, and reconnect with food that truly supports their well‑being.
When you choose whole ingredients and cook with intention instead of urgency, you’re not just making a dish. You’re reshaping your relationship with nourishment.
You’re choosing meals that ground you, a rhythm that supports your body, and a life where your health is honored instead of rushed.

When you look at your week ahead, what is one moment you can carve out entirely for yourself and those you love, free from the noise of the to‑do list?

30/09/2026

Chuyển sang phiên bản chay hoàn toàn (không có ốc), món chuối om đậu sẽ trở thành một món ăn thanh đạm, cực kỳ nhẹ bụng nhưng vẫn giữ được trọn vẹn hương vị truyền thống nhờ nghệ, mẻ và các loại rau thơm.

Mắm tôm dùng với lượng nhỏ như một loại gia vị để kích thích vị giác thì hoàn toàn chấp nhận được đối với người khỏe mạnh. Tuy nhiên, không nên xem đây là nguồn cung cấp dinh dưỡng chính và tuyệt đối tránh đối với những người có vấn đề về huyết áp cao, bệnh thận, hoặc hệ tiêu hóa nhạy cảm.

Nhờ quá trình lên men tự nhiên từ tép biển và muối, mắm tôm cung cấp một lượng lợi khuẩn và enzyme có lợi cho hệ tiêu hóa, tương tự như các sản phẩm lên men khác.
Quá trình phân giải protein của tép tạo ra nhiều axit amin thiết yếu cùng các khoáng chất như canxi và muối khoáng tự nhiên.
Nhưng Hàm lượng muối (Natri) cực kỳ cao: Đây là điểm cần thận trọng lớn nhất nên nếu bạn thèm món này thì nên chỉ sử dụng 1 ít thôi nhé.

Đậu phụ cung cấp các axit amin thiết yếu, hàm lượng canxi dồi dào và các hợp chất isoflavone có lợi cho tim mạch. Khi được rán sơ (hoặc áp chảo), đậu phụ giữ cấu trúc dai bùi, thấm vị đậm đà mà không ngấy.

Chuối xanh (Tinh bột kháng & Năng lượng lành mạnh): Vẫn là "linh hồn" của món ăn. Lượng tinh bột kháng cao trong chuối xanh hỗ trợ hệ vi sinh đường ruột phát triển khỏe mạnh, ổn định đường huyết sau ăn và giúp bạn no lâu mà không bị nạp quá nhiều calo rỗng.

Nếu ko có Cơm mẻ, bạn có thể thử ngâm yến mạch với nước ấm sau đó cho giấm vào ủ qua đêm.
Cơm mẻ cung cấp axit hữu cơ và men vi sinh hỗ trợ tiêu hóa tốt các món từ đậu. Nghệ tươi kháng viêm, kết hợp với hương thơm nồng của tía tô và lá lốt giúp làm ấm hệ tiêu hóa.

Ước tính năng lượng (Calories)
Một tô đậu om chuối chay (dung tích tương đương, khoảng 250g - 300g gồm chuối, đậu hũ, nước dùng và rau thơm) sẽ cung cấp khoảng 220 - 300 kcal.
Mức năng lượng này khá nhẹ nhàng, thấp hơn đáng kể so với phiên bản có ốc hoặc thịt ba chỉ, chủ yếu đến từ carbohydrate phức hợp của chuối và một lượng nhỏ chất béo từ dầu ăn dùng để rán đậu.

Món ăn có tính kiềm hóa tốt hơn, cực kỳ thân thiện với hệ tiêu hóa, không lo ngại vấn đề hàn tính hay tạp chất thường gặp ở các loài thân mềm như ốc.
Thử phiên bản này nha


Le Thi Ngoc Giau

29/09/2026

Sure, you can grab a tub of Skyr or Greek yogourt at the store, but let's be real.
It’s been sitting on a transport truck and a shelf for weeks, meaning a significant amount of its peak bacterial potency has already died off and degraded by the time you open it. Plus, you're paying a heavy markup just for single-use plastic packaging that clogs landfills and harms the environment.

When you make your own authentic, slow-strained yogurt at home, the logic changes completely:
You get 100% active, peak-potency cultures and even with zero industrial processing if you get the milk from organic farm.
You get zero waste, walking away with thick, pure-protein yogurt and fresh liquid whey loaded with B-vitamins and minerals.

And if you are looking at store shelves, you need to know what you're dealing with: Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product traditionally made from skimmed milk using rennet and heavy straining for its dense structure, very great idea if you want to consum high animal protein.( I do buy it once in a while if I find no time to make ).

Homemade Greek yogurt is slowly fermented and strained at home to give you a rich, pure product. You have full control from ingredients and texture and nothing wasted.

Do yourself a favor: if you just want to buy yogurt at the store, get good quality skyr or pure Greek yogurt, and stay completely away from commercial tubs labeled "nach griechischer Art" or flavored low-fat options loaded with hidden sugars, starches, and locust bean gum just to fake a thick texture.

You either consume good quality organic dairy milk or stop consuming dairy altogether because conventional factory-farmed milk carries the toxic residue of synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones that disrupt your biology.

If you can,stop settling for factory-made dairy, environmental plastic waste, and industrial shortcuts.


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