This is the miso soup recipe I eat right before my period starts and on the first and second days of menstruation.
'eat garlic chives!'
This has helped reduce the pain.
There may be individual differences in effectiveness, and it might take some time, but I hope it can help you. I recommend eating it every day, ideally with every meal, starting just before your period, rather than just once a day.
Ingredients (Serves 1–3)
- 1 bunch (100 g) of garlic chives
- Bonito stock powder
- 2 eggs
- Approximately 150 g of miso
- 600 ml of water
- Cut the garlic chives into bite-sized pieces. The size is up to your preference. Beat the eggs.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the stock powder. Once it boils, turn off the heat and, when the stock settles, dissolve the miso.
- Add the ingredients. Reduce the heat to very low and pour the beaten eggs into the miso soup from a height of about 20 cm.
- Another option is to add the beaten eggs to the boiling water before dissolving the miso. This method might give a nicer appearance, so it could be worth trying. Feel free to choose according to your preference.
Do not stir immediately. Wait for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then gently stir. Add the garlic chives.
Cook the garlic chives lightly, and it’s done.
Miso should not be boiled, as it can become too salty and lose its flavor. Stop heating when you see small bubbles forming around the edge of the pot.
- Garlic chives have the ability to warm the body and may help with fatigue recovery and appetite stimulation. Warming the body can promote blood circulation and alleviate pain, easing one of the uncomfortable symptoms of menstruation, which is the feeling of chill.
- Bonito contains iron, which helps address blood deficiency. It also supports the kidneys, which are stressed during menstruation.
- Eggs are a superfood packed with nutrients except for vitamin C and dietary fiber. Although prices have risen slightly, eggs are still a quick and valuable source of nutrition. Especially when menstruation causes discomfort, cooking can become difficult. Even something as simple as an egg-topped rice dish can be a powerful ally during this time.
Since appetite can decrease temporarily before menstruation, soup is easier to consume and provides necessary nutrients.
Personally, garlic chives have been a great help for me. I hope this has a beneficial effect on your body as well! Please make good use of it.
Thank you!
