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Soy Milk Vegetable Noodle Soup

Nutritional Value

  1. High-Protein, High Calories
  • Low-sugar soy milk and dried tofu contain complete proteins, which can help maintain the body's protein metabolism and reduce muscle loss.
  • Quail eggs are rich in high-quality proteins, which can help repair the tissue damage caused by cancer treatment.
  • Vermicelli has a moderate carbohydrate content, which can provide a stable energy source for cancer patients, helping to maintain their weight and cope with the energy consumption during treatment.
  1. Boosting Immunity
  • Low-sugar soy milk is rich in B vitamins, which can enhance the immune system and aid in cancer treatment.
  • Nutrients in bell peppers, such as B vitamins, vitamin C, β-carotene, and lycopene, can activate and protect immune cells, strengthen the immune system, and enhance the self-immunity of cancer patients, thereby more effectively fighting against cancer [1][2].
  1. Antioxidant Properties
  • Soybeans contain various antioxidant components, including saponins and isoflavones, which are heat-resistant and can protect cells from damage by free radicals, lipids, proteins, and DNA, thereby helping to prevent cellular changes and exhibiting anti-cancer effects.
  • Onions are rich in antioxidants, such as selenium, quercetin, kaempferol, and sulfur compounds, which can help prevent cancer [2].

References 

  1. Shafiq, M. A., Gul, R., & Nazik, G. (2024). Dietary Carotenoids and their Multifaceted Roles in Cancer Prevention. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 863–868. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i1.508
  2. Chávez-Mendoza, C., Sanchez, E., Muñoz-Marquez, E., Sida-Arreola, J. P., & Flores-Cordova, M. A. (2015). Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Different Grafted Varieties of Bell Pepper. Antioxidants, 4(2), 427–446. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox4020427

 

Ingredients

  • 350ml low-sugar soy milk
  • 3 quail eggs
  • 1 package of vermicelli noodles
  • 1/3 piece of dried tofu
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 stalk of green onion

Directions

Preparation time: 20 minutes

  1. Soak the vermicelli noodles in cold water for 6 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the dried tofu until golden brown. 
  3. Add the onion and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the red bell pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add the green onion and stir-fry briefly.
  5. Bring the soy milk to a gentle simmer, then crack the quail eggs into the hot soy milk, stirring gently as the eggs cook, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the cooked vermicelli noodles and vegetable mixture to the soy milk. 
  7. Serve immediately.

 

Recipe prepared by Ng Suk Kwan (Outstanding recipe  of Healthy Recipe Competition 2024)

Nutritional value: Yeung King Tung Kary (Research assistant , Department of Clinical Oncology, HKU)

Nutritional value reviewed by Dr. Daphne Wu (Food & Nutritional Science, HKU)