Foods for the Sick (Other than Chicken Soup) (12)

1 Name: Sneezing Anonymous : 2009-01-15 16:14 ID:xhwgXAv+

I caught a cold. "This sucks", I say to myself.

Today all I ate was leftovers in the fridge, which meant putting sliced pork, and instant noodles into a boiling pot of water along with an egg. It was delicious, even if most of my tastebuds aren't working. I wish I had some negi though...

Does anyone have an interesting sick day recipe?

2 Name: AnonymousMan7 : 2009-01-16 00:42 ID:hRKXRQkS

well, the Japanese have a soup called Okayu, which is given to the sick because it super easy to digest, and it could help you in this predicament.

All you do is combine a 1-to-3 part mixture of rice and water (or if you have dashi stock), bring to a boil, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. It is pretty much a fortifying rice porridge, it would slip down the sorest of throats! You could add green onions, ginger, or salt for seasoning. You could even add your favorite broth to give it a flavor. I usually have miso and salt in mine. Its really good as well!

3 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-16 11:24 ID:GWmWggf2

Tom Yum soup is a good one, I don't get sick very often, but I prefer this over chicken soup when I am. Here's one nice recipe, it uses shrimp, but you can leave them out or substitute other stuff to suit yourself if you're not into seafood.

http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/recipes/Tom_Yum_Goong.htm

4 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-17 04:26 ID:BJac/n7g

A simple one is Oatmeal with brown sugar and a bit of milk on top.

5 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-22 06:48 ID:/HksvkG1

I'll second oatmeal. Also, Jello.

6 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-22 15:40 ID:dPunhVYJ

Jello? Really? Never thought that would be good for a cold.

7 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-24 00:36 ID:6Va769UZ

rice porridge eh? I wonder if this job could be trusted to the rice cooker.

8 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-01-24 15:37 ID:lsX9p3Be

When I have a cold, I always try to get lots of fluids and vitamins. Oranges are a good way to get both.

9 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-02-19 05:34 ID:D9V/MR1i

Monster Energy, tomato soup, and toast always work for me when I have colds. (Not fucking kidding about Monster (though any other energy drink with a similar or fruity taste works, too); it helps clear congestion and gives a small energy boost.

10 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-02-21 03:26 ID:FV0MYxMd

>>2 I think most asian culture have this sort of rice porridge, the Chinese have something extremely similar/exactly the same as that
>>3 Tom Yum soup to the sick!?! ...well, I guess, since it is kind of spicy... I would go with the rice porridge or oatmeal instead

11 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-02-21 10:57 ID:grwr0lyO

>>10

Hot and sour good for cold.

12 Name: Anonymous Chef : 2009-04-01 05:36 ID:qD1vB5MA

Cream of wheat FTW ^____^

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