The rainy season brings gloomy days, making us less inclined to go out. That's precisely why this season is the perfect time to prepare a batch of meals for the week on the weekend. With the CH-210 Dual Bowl Food Processor, you can quickly prepare large quantities of minced ingredients, ground meat, and sauces. In this article, we'll introduce 5 make-ahead recipes for the rainy season.
Benefits of Rainy Season Meal Prep
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Significantly reduces weekday cooking time | On weekdays, just thaw and heat to finish your meal. |
| Reduces need to go out on rainy days | You can cook without going grocery shopping. |
| Ensures stable nutritional balance | You can plan to use up ingredients efficiently. |
| Reduces food waste | Batch cooking helps use up ingredients without waste. |
5 Make-Ahead Recipes
𥩠Dish 1: Large Batch Ground Meat / Soboro / Hamburger Patties
Ingredients: 500g mixed ground beef and pork, 1 large onion, 1 small carrot, salt, pepper, nutmeg
Instructions: â Mince onion and carrot with the CH-210. â¡ Mix ground meat, minced vegetables, and seasonings. ⢠Form into hamburger patties and freeze for storage.
âš Tip: By making a large batch and freezing, you can simply thaw and cook hamburgers on weekdays.
ð¥ Dish 2: Large Batch Minced Vegetables for Freezing
Ingredients: 3 large onions, 2 large carrots, 3 celery stalks, 1 bell pepper
Instructions: â Mince all vegetables at once in the CH-210's large capacity bowl. â¡ Divide into small freezer bags and freeze.
âš Tip: On weekdays, simply take out of the freezer and heat. Ready to use as a base for curries, stews, or soups.
ð Dish 3: Meat Sauce / Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients: 1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, 400g canned tomatoes, 300g ground meat, olive oil, seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions: â Mince onion and garlic with the CH-210. â¡ Sauté with ground meat to make the sauce. ⢠Store in the refrigerator.
âš Tip: On weekdays, just boil pasta and pour the sauce over it. Large batches can also be frozen for storage.
ð£ Dish 4: Large Batch Mochi or Tsukune Patties
Ingredients: 500g ground chicken, 1 large onion, 2 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp potato starch
Instructions: â Mince onion with the CH-210. â¡ Mix ground chicken, minced onion, and seasonings. ⢠Form into mochi or tsukune patties and freeze for storage.
âš Tip: Can be pan-fried directly from frozen, so on weekdays, just pan-fry and cook.
ð¥ Dish 5: Large Batch Kinpira or Curry Base
Ingredients: 3 large onions, 2 large carrots, 3 cloves garlic, 2 large tomatoes, curry powder, consommé, seasoning
Instructions: â Mince onion, carrot, garlic, and tomato with the CH-210. â¡ Sauté in olive oil, then add curry powder and consommé. ⢠Store in the refrigerator.
âš Tip: On weekdays, just add meat and vegetables to finish the curry. Large batches can also be frozen for storage.
ð² Significantly Reduce Rainy Season Meal Prep Time with CH-210
500W, 1.2L large capacity dual bowl. Perfect for large batch meal prep and weekend cooking.
See DetailsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1. How many days can meal prep dishes be stored in the refrigerator?
- Minced vegetables can be stored for 3-4 days, ground meat and sauces for 3 days, and frozen items for approximately 2-3 weeks.
- Q2. How many servings of minced ingredients can be processed at once in the CH-210's large capacity bowl?
- The 1.2L bowl can process minced ingredients for 4-6 servings at once. It's ideal for family-sized weekend meal prep.
- Q3. Are there any particular precautions to take with rainy season meal prep?
- The rainy season is humid, and food can spoil easily. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator, and always check the color and smell before use.
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