When it comes to food, my girls and I definitely prefer light, clean meals — no excessive oil, no overpowering salt, sugar, and seasoning, just simple goodness. Cass, in particular, is very particular about what she eats. She loves her vegetables raw or blanched in plain water, without any seasoning. Because of that, I rarely buy ‘chap fan’ (economy rice dishes) for her anymore. Instead, I prepare very basic home-cooked meals, usually involving air-fried or roasted chicken breast or drumsticks — no char siu or siew yoke for her, as those are too oily for her liking.
As for me, I sometimes crave something warm and soupy, so I’ll get takeaway bitter gourd and minced pork soup, or pan mee soup (minus the noodles!) with minced pork, black fungus, and green veggies. I usually skip the noodles and rice. I've been avoiding these carbs ever since I was diagnosed with PCOS (an insulin-resistant and hormonal disorder in the year 2001).
One of my favourite lunches this week was just that: a hearty pan mee soup without noodles and a slice of sprouted wheat bread topped with cream cheese and Lurpak Light butter. Simple, satisfying, and just the way I like it.
Honestly, I could happily eat steamed dishes every day -- steamed chicken, pumpkin, sweet potato, fish, anything. I’m not fussy at all when it comes to food. But the same can’t be said for everyone else in the house — I live with some very fussy eaters, and catering to all their different preferences can be quite the daily stress!
Still, I try my best to find a balance — keeping meals clean and healthy while still feeding everyone something they can enjoy. It’s not always easy, but that’s mum (wife and daughter-in-law) life!
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| My lunch two days ago - pan mee soup sans the noodle and sprouted wheat bread. |
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