Source: nephrocare.it

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A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer or main course of German origin prepared with shiitake mushrooms, spring onions, ginger, sesame seeds, eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil

Ingredients

for2 People

100 g (3.5 oz) shiitake mushrooms

2  spring onions (scallions)

1  small piece ginger

1  tablespoon) sesame seeds

3  eggs

1  tablespoon light soy sauce

1  tablespoon sesame oil

Method

Remove the stems of the mushrooms and finely chop the rest.

Cut the spring onions into thin rings

Peel the ginger and chop it finely.

Slowly toast the sesame seeds in a pan without fat until it is slightly browned

Set it aside and let it cool.

Beat the eggs with the soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of water.

Fry the mushrooms in sesame oil over high heat

Add the spring onions and ginger and sauté everything for a few moments.

Lower the heat to medium heat, add the beaten eggs and wait for them to coagulate.

Let the omelette cool slightly on a plate before gently rolling it up and cutting it diagonally into thick slices.

Transfer it to a plate and garnish it with toasted sesame seeds and chives.

Allergens

Spring onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Mushrooms: cases of intolerance described

Sesame seed oil: possible cross-reactivity in case of nut allergy

Soy sauce: soy included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011, which can generate a cross-reaction even in cases of allergy to Gramineae, Birch and Parietaria.

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Ginger: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Spring onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathics. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Shiitake mushrooms: stimulate the immune system, reduce cholesterol levels, promote blood circulation and have anti-inflammatory properties

Sesame oil: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Soy: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and against cardiovascular risk; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed whole, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Sesame: rich in zinc and selenium that supports the immune system, omega 6 and omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system and phytosterols that help control cholesterol levels

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Ginger: helps fight the sense of nausea and also has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and strengthens the immune system

• Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea