Creativity In The Kitchen It is perfectly acceptable to try things out “to taste” with a recipe to see what suits your palate. Cooking is an activity that can fill your creative outlet. Many people report getting into a flow state when working in the kitchen, like other hobbies where you simply lose track of time experiencing the joy of preparing your food. Creativity reduces anxiety, depression, and stress, and it can also help you process trauma. Therefore, cooking is so much more than physical nourishment. Chermaine Hung, MD, Internal Medicine Resident, submitted this Chinese recipe as a part of her participation in UI Internal Medicine Grand Rounds in January that featured a panel talking about Healthy Eating Around the Globe. Check out the Spring 2022 liveWELL newsletter for a recap and other recipes. This recipe was passed on to Dr. Hung from a family friend, Mrs. Chui Bo Chan. These recipes have never been written down and the ingredients are not exact. Dr. Hung recommends seasoning to taste.
liveWELL recommends adding some seasonal color with your favorite veggies: red bell pepper, shredded carrots, scallions, and shredded purple cabbage would sauté perfectly with this recipe! 4 liveWELL
