I made chicken spread for sandwich.
I made mayonnaise at home using olive oil and then added chicken, cucumber, boiled eggs and onions to make something similar to a sandwich spread(?)🤔. Honestly, I'm not good at cooking, so I'm not even sure what the exact name for this dish could be. Anyway, regardless of its legitimate(😆) name for it, it’s definitely a hearty and nutritious snack that can be easily prepared by spreading a generous(!) amount on a slice of bread to enjoy right away. If I make a large batch and put it in the refrigerator, it becomes a satiating homemade mom-style snack that can be quickly grabbed by my hungry family members without compromising on nutrition.
Lately, I’ve been studying Glycation. Like Alice in Wonderland wandering down a rabbit hole, the more I explore the world of AGEs(Advanced Glycation End products), the more complex it becomes. And more importantly, the more I delve into it, the more I realize it's a kind of topic that really raises serious concerns. Since the scope it covers is quite huge that I'm planning to divide it into several parts and write a series of blog posts about it soon.
I try to boil Boil the meat instead of grilling
In relation to this, one of the recommended cooking habits is to boil meat in a plenty of water rather than to grill it at high heat. Fortunately, at least once a month, I buy two large chickens and simmer them in a big pot with various vegetables and spices. After a long and gentle simmer, I separate the meat to use for various dishes and then divide the broth, my beloved chicken stock, into smaller portions to store in the freezer section. I simply take them out and use them instead of water every time I cook. It's a great way to cover up my lack of cooking skills and add extra taste.
I make chicken broth…tender and separated meat comes as bonus.
I cast magic on my spread mix.
I made a sandwich filling using the separated meat, and it's a recipe that many people are familiar with. However, I like to add small twists to it. For example, I made mayonnaise with good olive oil, avoiding commercially available oils that are full of omega-6 fatty acids and skipping various food additives. In addition, I added turmeric powder and pepper, and some quercetin from homemade onion powder. Taking it a step further, by adding some dried yeast, which is rich in various vitamins, especially vitamin B-12, we can give it a slightly MSG-like taste. Another thing we can do is to throw in some dried salsa powder or garlic powder to enhance the flavor and appearance. All of these extra options not only boost flavor but also provide extra nutrients. What do you think?
Eternal partner: turmeric and pepper
I am an ultimate super fan of turmeric and sprinkle a little bit of it in almost all of my dishes. And especially in dishes with dark or vivid colors, I get even more excited to add them a little more invisibly like a camouflage without anyone noticing. I'm sure even Indians would be impressed. Well, after all, isn't food like medicine, right? I am happy to believe that I have cast a magical spell on all these wonderful ingredients and they’re working to make me healthier. The effect wouldn't get greater when you truly believe in and enjoy your food?
A very brief glimpse on how I made
I remove the seeds from the 3 or 4 cucumber, chop it into small pieces, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and let it sit for a while. I don't use seeds from vegetables and fruits. I chopped one big onion, preferably purple one and then let them soaked in water to remove the spiciness while cucumbers get pickled. I drained as much as possible within the limits of my wrist's strength. The less water, the better. After peeling the boiled eggs, I just crush them roughly by hand to reduce the dish washing. When I don't have chicken meat, I also use tuna. Now I put all the ingredient and mix. That’s it.
I like the crunch texture of cucumbers and a lit bit spiciness of onion. It just go so well with mayonnaise. I eat them with or without bread. Just take a look at the heap of filling….it would fine to call them just “spread….”?
After posting about how to make mayonnaise, I just felt like introducing my enchanting magical spread!😜~
